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Archives for February 2017

Nurses in the Smithsonian spotlight

February 27, 2017 By Susannah Fox Leave a Comment

Exterior of the National Museum of American History in Washington, DC, with the Washington Monument in the background

The people best suited to solve a problem are often those experiencing it. Experimentation — and documentation — should be part of everyone’s toolbox, no matter where you sit in an organization or hierarchy. Prototypes should be shared, not hidden away. Early feedback is golden. Everyone is a potential innovator. I’m excited to explore these themes and more with Tiffany […]

Filed Under: key people Tagged With: innovation, Invent Health, maker movement, nursing

“His doctors were stumped. Then he took over.”

February 5, 2017 By Susannah Fox Leave a Comment

New York Times Sunday Business story on Feb. 5, 2017: Doctor, Cure Thyself

How might we empower people to participate in research about their own diseases or conditions? Which models work best for organizations solving medical mysteries or improving care for those living with rare conditions? These are two of the questions raised by a New York Times story today: “His doctors were stumped. Then he took over,” by Katie Thomas […]

Filed Under: hc's problem list, key people, participatory research, patient networks, peer-to-peer health care Tagged With: C3N Project, patientslikeme, peer-to-peer healthcare, Rare Disease, Smart Patients

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