As nurse case managers and patient advocates, we discuss engaging our patients in their care. I recently had an experience that showed me how powerful patient engagement can be. Friends of mine have a sister who lives in Arizona. Their sister, Nancy, recently lost her...
Over the past few weeks, I have been helping a few friends navigate the healthcare system as they have had challenges that left them confused, frustrated and worried. As I look back on each situation, I realize the missing link in each situation was effective...
Over the past few weeks, I have had the opportunity to witness patient engagement in action through friends. In this post, I wanted to share how people are taking an active role in their own health and healthcare. I also have three friends who are caregivers for their...