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Family Caregivers

A health & technology pioneer learns that joy, even in illness, doesn’t have an age limit

August 13, 2018 By Susannah Fox 10 Comments

Woman holds her hands in the shape of a heart

The following is a cross-post from the Atlas of Caregiving blog, which is featuring a new series of “caring conversations” with people who connect their professional experience to their caregiving experience. Susannah Fox advises companies and nonprofits on how to navigate the intersection of health and technology. She recently served as the Chief Technology Officer […]

Filed Under: e-patient stories, key people Tagged With: Atlas of Caregiving, Blue Button, caregivers, Family Caregivers, Hope for Henry, Laurie Strongin

A good death

January 19, 2018 By Susannah Fox 28 Comments

Black and white image of two hands, clasped. One person is wearing a hospital ID bracelet.

You might think, looking at the open tabs on my browser, that I’ve got death on my mind. And you would be right. My father passed away in December from melanoma. The end was about as peaceful as we could have hoped for, but it was still hard to watch. I spent most of what […]

Filed Under: end of life, peer-to-peer health care Tagged With: cancer, end of life, family, Family Caregivers

“Well, your mother’s had a long life …”

October 9, 2017 By Susannah Fox 5 Comments

I’m honoring the contributions of my community colleagues over the years by pulling out some of their best comments and quotes. Casey Quinlan, in response to “As She Lay Dying” – a son calls on the health system to involve patients and families in improving safety I’ll apologize in advance for the screaming screed that is […]

Filed Under: featured commenters Tagged With: caregivers, Family Caregivers, medical errors

The Pew Internet/Health FAQ

November 20, 2009 By Susannah Fox 11 Comments

A big part of my job, and one I love, is answering questions, mostly from reporters. Sometimes I have just the data or insight someone needs, often I recommend someone else. Here is a sample of frequently-asked questions and my current answers. Please add your questions and answers in the comments: What are you curious […]

Filed Under: public Q&A, trends & principles Tagged With: Anonymity, Baloney Detection Kit, British Medical Journal, Carl Sagan, Cdt, Center For Studying Health System Change, Daniel Solove, Diagnostic Aid, Family Caregivers, Google, Health Privacy Project, Jules Polonetsky, Medical Library Association, Pew Internet, Taxonomy

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  • Susannah Fox on Public Q&A: “I received scary test results. What questions should I ask my clinician?”: “Thanks, Samantha! I love your signature line/bona fides list — you tick the boxes for “learned and loved experience” described…” May 6, 15:33
  • Samantha Bridge on Public Q&A: “I received scary test results. What questions should I ask my clinician?”: “Great conversation. It has been my experience as a nurse to have the conversation before the testing. What is the…” May 4, 09:05
  • Susannah Fox on Rare Disease in the NYT: “Captivated is such a good description of how I felt, too. I read the essay once through quickly, then a…” Apr 25, 11:12

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