22. Record Keeping
Excel spreadsheets
are AWESOME tools
RIP Google Health:
build your own on
Mozy.com or Box.net
If your provider has
an online patient
portal: USE IT
23. "Airplane Rules"
Take care of
YOURSELF first
Monitor your
habits: what can
you change?
You are what
you eat
26. Digital Patients
Bill of Rights
Shared access to my data
Attitude of collaboration and mutual respect
The patient is the largest stakeholder
Transparency and authenticity across all areas
Voice of the patient is a legitimate (clinical) source
The right to efficient communication with providers
who utilize the technology that we need
~Philadelphia PA, September 19, 2011
(I was there!)
27. Let's review:
Ask questions
Work to understand the
answers
If you don't understand, keep
asking
Don't be a diva, but do be
fierce on your own behalf
Keep your own records
Ask for copies of everything
Don't be a meat-puppet
Stay INSIDE the car
YOU
healthcare system
28. Resources
e-Patients movement: e-patients.net
WEGO Health: WEGOhealth.com
Health Central: HealthCentral.com
Dept. of Health + Human Services: Health.gov
Condition-related pages:
Cancer.gov/.org
Diabetes.org
[name-that-disease].org