It has been almost six months to the day since the World Health Organization declared Covid-19 a worldwide pandemic. It is safe to say that we were all a little naive back in March, thinking that surely we would resume some sense of normalcy by summertime. Which is understandable as treading in uncharted medical and…
The advent of technology in the medical field has transformed not only patient expectations regarding their care, but the manner in which patients communicate with providers as well. This sentiment was echoed recently by Matthew Patrick, CEO of Get Real Health client South London and Maudsley Foundation (SLaM). As the UK’s largest metal health provider,…
This week is National Mental Health Wellness Week. This is a grass roots public education campaign focused on promoting mental health wellness across the country. Through the Mental Health Wellness Week website, organizers can register to hold events in local communities aimed at education citizens about mental health wellness. Mental health is very individualized. What…
Approximately 1 in 7 new mothers suffer from some type of Postpartum Depression (PPD). Sadly, an overwhelming number of these women are too embarrassed or overwhelmed to seek treatment. Medical experts tout the benefits of simple psychiatric screenings for pregnant and postpartum women, in particular those with a history of depression. Get Real Health advocates…
The advent of Personal Health Records in the primary care arena is becoming more mainstream every day. While the mental health community has been slower to adopt these solutions due to concerns or risk, confidentiality and sensitivity of information, organizations that have implemented a patient portal have found their patients to greatly benefit from them….
Life-threatening issues are no laughing matter, but that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t talk about them. Chronic diseases like cancer can have a detrimental effect on a patient’s emotional and mental health, just as mental well-being can strongly influence a patient’s response to treatment and recovery. Strong doctor-patient communication is essential to ensure the physical, mental…
Get Real Health is thrilled to announce that the M3 Clinician screening tool is now available as an add-on module within InstantPHR™. M3 Clinician is an evidence-based Web and mobile reimbursable mental health screening app for mood and anxiety disorders that reduces missed cases and misdiagnoses. Particularly useful in PCMH and ACO settings, M3 Clinician…
The state of healthcare technology in the United Kingdom has been in a state of flux for several years. Luckily, Get Real Health’s Manager of European Operations Andy Payne tells us, information sharing is on the upswing. South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust, which provides the widest range of NHS mental health services in…
