Marty Hatlie has spent decades working on behalf of patients and families, helping to gain recognition and meaningful roles for them as true partners in care and advocating for their right to be treated fairly and with respect when things go wrong. Now a self-described “recovering lawyer,” Hatlie had worked at the American Medical Association, […]
Editor’s note: This post brings patients into the diagnostic process as informed, engaged partners by explaining that diagnosis is a complex process, not a simple answer. Written by an experienced patient advocate, this column originally appeared in the “Dx IQ” series on the website of the Society to Improve Diagnosis in Medicine. SIDM works in […]
Editor’s Note: Cleveland Clinic’s Our Voice Healthcare Partners Council was recognized as a finalist for the 2018 Sherman Award for Excellence in Patient Engagement. The Sherman Award is co-sponsored by Taylor Healthcare and the IHI/NPSF Lucian Leape Institute. In addition to selecting Sherman Award winners each year, the judges name finalists when the caliber of their projects warrant special recognition. […]