I am passionate about Patientology – a focus on the patient and not on the system. Explore with me the various ways in which the patient is ignored or neglected
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A review of Patientology: Toward the Study of Patients by Nancy L. R. Anderson, RN, PhD, FAAN
Reading this book brought back many memories for me. Some beginning when I as a young child, I first became a patient. Other memories originated from my nursing career as well as from being an adult patient. Those memories came along with me as I read this book and periodically pricked at me, resulting in...
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If you want Patient-Centered Care, Put Patients on Your Team!
Today’s rant is about clinical prescriptions for modifying other people’s behavior and habits – specifically the addictions, diet, and gambling. I have conducted research on diets and dieting because I was obese and wanted to lose weight. Over the years, I tried several suggested weight loss strategies including the Kelly Brownell plan which is essentially...
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I Have a New Review on my Book “Patientology” on Amazon.
The review says: “Are some patients like victims of some crimes blamed for their illness? By an Amazon Customer on April 25, 2017 Format: Paperback A very interesting and thought provoking perspective. Provides a detailed exploration on the relationship of patients with the Health Care Delivery System from a victimology perspective. Draw parallels to identified...