Comments for Durga's Toolbox

Comment on Spending some time at the Threshold by ginapoet

ginapoet — Tue, 14 May 2013 04:12:47 +0000

Very beautifully put! It’s a great reminder to spend some time at the threshold- not move beyond it overly quickly . . . thanks.

Comment on Spending some time at the Threshold by Cristin L.

Cristin L. — Mon, 13 May 2013 08:05:38 +0000

Life is full of transitions like this and it’s helpful to use them as times to stop and reflect. (Hope you’re well–did you start the new gig yet?)

Comment on Spending some time at the Threshold by dvanleeu17

dvanleeu17 — Sun, 12 May 2013 13:37:36 +0000

In my frame for patient experience I think a lot about thresholds: threshold between car and garage, street and clinic, lobby and exam room, hall and procedure room, etc. our job as health care workers is to greet people as they cross the many thresholds and consciously transition. Love hearing about you and yours.

Comment on Spending some time at the Threshold by Cristin L.

Cristin L. — Sat, 11 May 2013 19:23:42 +0000

Oh, Mary Lee, I wish you could see how much he has grown, how much we both have grown. Much of the decision whether or not to move came down to his needs, but in many ways we were finally finding our way navigating the maze. Hopefully we will have more time here to do things like lie in the hammock a little longer. Good reminder!

Comment on Spending some time at the Threshold by Mary Lee

Mary Lee — Sat, 11 May 2013 18:57:29 +0000

I’ve thought of you all often the past ten years. I was fascinated to hear of your decision to return to Sweden, but you and Danne had always stayed connected so it was no surprise. I envy your ocean journey, slowing time to appreciate and adjust to the changes. A good reminder to me to lie in the hammock a little longer, to listen to the kids singing in the morning instead of rushing to get ready for work, to refuse to check email until a little later. Miss all of you. Please hug everyone for me.

Comment on Spending some time at the Threshold by Cristin L.

Cristin L. — Sat, 11 May 2013 15:22:13 +0000

In many ways I’ll be as close as ever. But it’s not the same!

Comment on Spending some time at the Threshold by Debra

Debra — Sat, 11 May 2013 13:52:36 +0000

You’ve once again wowed me with the beauty and intellect in your writing. I miss you already. I look forward to reading and hearing about your adventures in Sweden.

Comment on Durga’s Tool #2.1: Empty space by Debra

Debra — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 11:16:42 +0000

Inspiring and practical! Seeing you do this gives me courage that I can do it too. Sadly, not to Sweden, though. I miss you already.

Comment on Durga Tool #9: My Care Map, or the picture that tells a thousand words by Cristin L.

Cristin L. — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 21:20:22 +0000

Sure! And you may also want to check out the whole shift from compliance/adherence to concordance. The whole “do what I tell you to do” just doesn’t work–it’s about my values, priorities and preferences, not just the doc’s. Partnership is the way.

Comment on Durga Tool #9: My Care Map, or the picture that tells a thousand words by Shelley Barnes

Shelley Barnes — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 20:18:39 +0000

Dear Cristin:
I’m a Family Invovlement Coordinator in the State of Oregon and the parent of a child with autism. I’m presenting at a conference next weekend to primary care pediatricians on the topic “Patient Engagement”. They are asking me why parents often fail to follow through with the recommendations physicians have for the care of our children. Gabe’s map is such a clear representation why we cannot possibly follow through without care coordination and shared care planning. Would you mind if I copied it and included this in my presentation…with credits to you of course.?
thanks so much,
Shelley Barnes