The role of the E-patient in Health 2.0

Fred and I both watched Amazing StoriesMy favorite was “Vanessa in the Garden” directed by Clint Eastwood and aired in December of 1985 when I was 13 years old

Fred loved War World II films and Spielberg’s direction so his favorite was“The Mission” aired in November of 1985 when he was 15 years old.

Fred Holliday II 3 months of Primary Doctor’s Visits

Visits 2 Hospital Emergency Rooms

Prior to Diagnosis, prescribed 4

types of Pain Killers, 4 types of

Laxatives and 2 types of Muscle

relaxants

Diagnosed with stage 4 Kidney

Cancer

Treated at 5 facilities during 12

weeks of continuous hospitalization

46 ambulance Transports

E-patients are engaged, empowered, equipped and expert in their own medical care or that of their families members. They use the tools of health 2.0 and communication technology to insure better health outcomes in their personal lives.

Patients 2.0: Where E-patients meet Health 2.0Empowered and engaged patients use the tools of Health 2.0 to create better health outcomes for themselves and the greater community.

I can tell you something about stories: They drive engagement. What we don't typically consider (and this is why stories are so controversial) is that stories become legitimized by an audience, not a storyteller. That's why some stakeholders resist - they don't want to legitimize a story, a rad idea or tribute or pain, by giving it a platform. Enter the Web, the blog, the phone, the community, the e-mail thread we're on.Stories. You know them when you see them. And sometimes you need to see them to believe them. This is tribal vernacular; animal instinct. –Christine Kraft

Patients 2.0We tell amazing stories and we can change the world.