We are all connected

September 30, 2014February 28, 2022 ~ Jason Schwartz ~ 3 Comments

I thought we we done with the Robin Williams commentaries, but Pat Deegan just posted a great one. There were public displays of affection. There were public memorials. Cries went out imploring the public to seek treatment for depression. But my reaction was somewhat different. I felt angry that Robin Williams took his life. And … Continue reading We are all connected

50% of the equation

October 4, 2012February 28, 2022 ~ Jason Schwartz

Forbes (?!?!) covers Pat Deegan's efforts to empower mental health patients by guiding them into playing a larger role in their care decisions and participating in their health care records. ...I realized that we are at an important point in the history of medicine. Paper medical records are being replaced by digitized information organized into Electronic Health Records (EHRs). … Continue reading 50% of the equation