Perspectives
by Jenna Ogilvie | Oct 28, 2019 | Commentary, Perspectives
Introduction One-third of the US population has health literacy levels that are basic or below basic [1]. This statistic, while surprising, is not unique to the United States: limited health literacy impacts access to appropriate health-related services around...
by Jenna Ogilvie | Oct 28, 2019 | Discussion Paper, Perspectives
Foreword The Global Future Council on Neurotechnologies represents a diverse group of experts drawn from psychiatry, psychology, brain science, technology, advocacy and the public sector. They are passionate about stimulating the global conversation on mental...
by Jenna Ogilvie | Oct 21, 2019 | Commentary, Perspectives
Introduction Health care systems are operating in an environment that is increasingly moving toward value-based payments that reward good health outcomes and patient experience. An impediment to success in this environment, however, is that both health care...
by Jenna Ogilvie | Sep 30, 2019 | Discussion Paper, Perspectives
Introduction Cell-, gene-, and tissue-based advanced therapeutic products, referred to in this paper as “cell and gene therapy” (CGT) products, have the potential to address many unmet medical needs. These products are commonly discovered and developed in...
by Jenna Ogilvie | Sep 23, 2019 | Commentary, Perspectives
Every day in clinical practice, health care clinicians make difficult decisions about appropriate treatment and care for their patients. Years of training prepare them for this responsibility, to choose the best course of action for a patient based on their...
by Jenna Ogilvie | Sep 9, 2019 | Commentary, Perspectives
Those working on changing the course of the opioid crisis cannot afford to overlook simple solutions that could bring timely, positive results. Changing the policies that impact buprenorphine prescribing could have immediate impacts on access to...
by Jenna Ogilvie | Aug 30, 2019 | Discussion Paper, Perspectives
ABSTRACT | Predicting and preparing for the unforeseen is challenging. Medicine and health care are continuously changing based on science, technology, and regulation. This very process of change creates pathways for surprise and leaves us vulnerable to...
by Jenna Ogilvie | Aug 26, 2019 | Discussion Paper, Perspectives
Background Clinician burnout has become a pervasive issue [1] for U.S. clinicians, students, and trainees. Burnout, a syndrome characterized by a high degree of emotional exhaustion and depersonalization, and a low sense of personal accomplishment from...
by Jenna Ogilvie | Aug 26, 2019 | Discussion Paper, Perspectives
Background Clinician burnout has become a pervasive issue [1] for U.S. clinicians, students, and trainees. Burnout, a syndrome characterized by a high degree of emotional exhaustion and depersonalization, and a low sense of personal accomplishment...
by Jenna Ogilvie | Aug 12, 2019 | Commentary, Perspectives
Introduction Perhaps there is no larger gap in health care between two professionals trying to help the same sick person heal than the one that exists between the physician/clinician and the chaplain/member of the clergy. The gap does not usually result from...
