Latest Survey Findings from the Society for Participatory Medicine

A new national survey from the Society for Participatory Medicine found that patients overwhelmingly believe a partnership with their health care provider improves their overall health. The survey also found that people see benefits in monitoring and sharing their health information between visits. The results can be seen in the infographic below (also available for download here). For more information on the survey and its results visit: http://e-patients.net/. ___ The Society for Participatory Medicine (SPM) is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit membership organization devoted to promoting the concept of participatory medicine, a movement in which activated patients engage as drivers of their health, and in which providers encourage and value them as full partners. SPM does this by stimulating dialogue, influencing policy, advocating research, and educating patients, health care professionals, and others. SPM members are stakeholders from across the health care continuum.      
Source: Disruptive Women in Health Care - Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Tags: Access Advocacy Patients Patients' Rights Source Type: blogs