The “token” patient
Being patient-centered is all the rage. Healthcare organizations make a big deal about having “patient involvement;” We have an entire…
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Our need for immediate gratification in healthcare
Sometimes in healthcare, our need for immediate gratification causes more problems than solutions. We want something “fixed” instantly and want…
Help! My patient’s suicidal: How the US healthcare system is failing people in acute crisis
DocForeman: I’m here with Dr. Bill Schmitz, Licensed Psychologist, Suicidologist, and past board member of the American Association of Suicidology….
Experiencing the healthcare system when you are sick can be a different story
For those who have not had the time to dig into the survey results from yesterday’s NPR, Harvard School of…
Access to health information
Access to information for patients and their family members is one of the most important steps in the transformation of the U.S….
The primary care cooperative extension service and beyond
Discussions around healthcare usually come back to the importance of primary care. We have written about primary care extensively on…
It was Professor Plum in the observatory
In healthcare, sometimes we look for someone to blame. This is not uncommon. Blame happens in all walks of life….
Returning to our roots: Healthcare in our community
Not too long ago in the history of our country, there existed physicians who would travel around seeing patients. These…
The black hole known as the emergency room
Spend enough time in healthcare circles and you will find that folks talk a lot about the “ER”. Yes, the…