Tag: conversations

Patient Power: Tapping the Most Unused Resource in Healthcare

In 2015, NHS Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt said there was an "inescapable, irreversible shift to patient power that is about to change the face of modern medicine beyond recognition." He was right that the role of technology and the increased engagement of empowered patients is changing healthcare. Despite this, some healthcare companies still seem resistant…

Social Life of Health Information

When it comes to health, people have always consulted with others in their social and professional circles. So, whether looking for more info or for data to confirm decisions made, plenty of conversations about health happen outside the examination room. As with so many things, the internet and social networks now make it possible for…