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by Jenna Ogilvie | Feb 18, 2020 | Discussion Paper, Perspectives
“The first skill of a great translator is humbleness, to be a servant. Once you are a servant, you may be lucky to be called a master of your craft. And, you need the humbleness to understand your original, to be part of it—then also the practical humbleness to...
by Jenna Ogilvie | Nov 18, 2019 | Commentary, Perspectives
Customers searching for consumer goods (e.g., home appliances, electronics) can make use of an abundance of information about the quality of available options (e.g., through Consumer Reports, Consumersearch.com). In contrast, consumers seeking a health care...
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 | 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 | Jun 10, 2019 | Commentary, Perspectives
Obesity, overweight, and associated chronic diseases continue to be major threats to the health of individuals and the greater population. There is now more evidence than ever that connects obesity and related diseases with downstream effects such as reduced...
by Jenna Ogilvie | Feb 11, 2019 | Discussion Paper, Perspectives
ABSTRACT | The authors of this paper recommend the integration of health care quality improvement measures for health literacy, language access, and cultural competence. The paper also notes the importance of patient-centered and equity-based institutional...
by Jenna Ogilvie | Oct 22, 2018 | Commentary, Perspectives
Controlling or reducing the risk for cancer was a principal goal of the National Cancer Act, signed by President Nixon in 1971. Long before the human genome was sequenced, and the etiology of many cancers was understood, Americans were determined to find a way...
by Jenna Ogilvie | Oct 8, 2018 | Commentary, Perspectives
ABSTRACT | This discussion paper focuses on some particularly challenging aspects of bridging primary care and oral health care for low health literacy populations. Because of the lack of physical proximity between most dental and medical practices, even in...
by Jenna Ogilvie | Jul 16, 2018 | Discussion Paper, Perspectives
Introduction In eastern Uganda, a regional hospital receives a much-needed donation: an x-ray machine that appears to be in good working condition upon arrival. The hospital staff quickly puts the machine to use, only to have it fail during a procedure. With no...
by Jenna Ogilvie | May 21, 2018 | Commentary, Perspectives
The majority of health literacy research focuses on providing support to patients and strengthening individual health literacy skills. The work is much needed and important but places the onus or responsibility to increase health literacy solely on those who...
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