Patient Nonadherence: A Rational Reaction to Sub-Optimal Physician-Patient Communication
I have been working on a paper exploring the link between physician-patient…
Judgment, Fact and Anxiety
During the Resident Patient Safety Summer Camp in Telluride two-weeks ago, the…
Breaking Language Barriers in Healthcare Using Digital Technology
The non-English speaking patient population in the U.S. accounts for an estimated…
To Be Heard in Health Care, Choose Your Medium Wisely
One of the keys to providing high-quality health care is communication.Organizations as…
Patient Failed His Therapy, or Vice Versa?
Who failed? Who failed?The other day I heard a physician use a…
Online Messaging Improves Doctor-Patient Relationships: Why Aren’t More Doctors Doing It?
Private messaging and sharing with doctors and patients may be a key…
The Adopt One! Challenge: The First Step to Better Patient Engagement and Patient Experiences
A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. Or…
Is the CEO of the Cleveland Clinic Serious When He Says “No More Passive Patients”?
If a recent blog post by the CEO of the Cleveland Clinic is…
First Principle of Patient Engagement and Patient Portals: Be “Relevant” From the Patient’s Perspective
One of the biggest challenges facing health care providers today when it…