More articles about: patient experience

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Health Lab

Researchers uncover hundreds of emojis in patient records

A review of electronic health records shows which emojis are most often used and in what context.
Well-Being at Michigan Medicine with Dr. Elizabeth Harry
Well-Being at Michigan Medicine

Supporting Patient Experience and Caregiver Well-Being

In this episode, Dr. Elizabeth Harry welcomes Keith Gran and Devin Lippert from the Office of Patient Experience (OPE). Gran is Michigan Medicine’s chief patient experience, with over 30 years in academic health care leadership. Lippert is OPE’s administrative director with over 25 years in the field. Both bring deep professional and personal insights into improving care through empathy, data and collaboration. They share how their team supports patient and caregiver well-being, highlights impactful programs like peer mentorship and medical improv, and discusses strategies to create a consistent, compassionate experience across Michigan Medicine—emphasizing that every human interaction is an opportunity to improve health care.
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Health Lab

Finding a 'beautiful gift' within stage 4 lung cancer

How one woman found 'a beautiful gift' within stage 4 lung cancer.