Perhaps the image of the year. Control group vs Vaccine group in the Pfizer trial: see the red line COMPLETELY FLATTEN at 10 days.
Category: Communication
Posts about how communication improves informatics, relationships, work and home life
Podcast alert: Alphafold and the Future of Physicians
https://touchpoint.health/podcast/brief-encounter-alphafold-and-the-future-of-physicians/ First, go listen to the story. It is only 10 minutes and worth it. Then Here Are My Observations. There. Just wanted to give you some space to listen and then come back. Here's my take. I did this originally on twitter, but it turns out, I need lessons on creating an easily connectable … Continue reading Podcast alert: Alphafold and the Future of Physicians
Covid Vaccine education: THIS is how you do it (Denver Health Grand Rounds)
Want to know how to teach science that makes sense to scientists as well as the general public? And, it is about Covid vaccine effectiveness and safety. Watch and learn. So proud of our Denver Health Colleagues.
When Can I See Results in My Patient Portal?
We are all scrambling to put together simple documents to explain to patients and providers about INFO BLOCKING / SHARING coming in a week. Here's our latest document. Link to full PDF here. Feel free to adapt this for your organization. We are also hoping our very smart Epic colleagues in Wisconsin can add a … Continue reading When Can I See Results in My Patient Portal?
You’re gonna release WHAT? WHEN? Info Blocking vs Info Sharing
Info Blocking means inpatient and outpatient progress notes released immediately to patients, along with lab results, CT/ MRI/ PET scan results, pathology results. Immediately. Ready?
Access to Telemedicine and disparities (WIRED)
https://media.wired.com/photos/5f5021e3da9dd9344a49201a/master/w_2560%2Cc_limit/business_telehealth_15404277.jpg from WIRED magazine article https://www.wired.com/story/access-telemedicine-is-hardest-those-who-need-it-most/ As we work on telehealth options for patients, it is important to keep in mind the population of patients we serve. This article demonstrates the differences in access our most vulnerable patients have in accessing technology. We cannot rest. We have miles to go, before we sleep.
Explaining Science using a Horse Metaphor
This is a poster I saw last fall at an AI conference sponsored by University of Colorado School of Medicine. The science is interesting and very well conducted. HOWEVER! Pay close attention to the middle column. The authors have, in my opinion, created a clear metaphor to explain a very complex concept. Do YOU know … Continue reading Explaining Science using a Horse Metaphor
Pandemic skills: Giving feedback successfully: I Like … I wish … What if … ?
Theater and acting: a life skill [icon from thenounproject.com] During this pandemic, many of us have been stuck in front of our screens, like talking heads (Max Headroom, anyone?). If "sitting is the new smoking" (or perhaps not), then I've been "smoking" a lot. Virtual meetings are draining, and I'm on them up to 8 … Continue reading Pandemic skills: Giving feedback successfully: I Like … I wish … What if … ?
Improving Communication with Video Visits: now with shorter video!
https://youtu.be/lxXGsU0wE3o 17 minute walkthrough https://youtu.be/z-_J_f3wj-8 1 hour seminar version with intro and Q/A Thanks to my excellent colleagues at UCHealth, Echo Vogel, Hillary Duffy and Duane Pearson, co-conspirators to spend an hour on a Zoom webinar to review Patient Experiences with online Video Visits. We are all on a rapid learning curve. Come spend some … Continue reading Improving Communication with Video Visits: now with shorter video!
EHR v Covid-19. Nurses help families of ICU patients, from home
ICU rounds at PVH, photo credit: Lydia Baldwin These are our healthcare heroes at work: From ICU rounds at Poudre Valley Hospital, part of UCHealth: Starting from the left standing we have Respiratory Therapy, Palliative Care PA, and Chaplain. Sitting from the left are RN, intensivist MD and Charge RN. In front of the intensivist … Continue reading EHR v Covid-19. Nurses help families of ICU patients, from home