Lisa Fitzpatrick, MDThe language and machinations of politiciansLast week I listened to a few DC City Council hearings. I was there by intention but lost my way. Guess what they are discussing.2 min read·Sep 12, 2021----
Lisa Fitzpatrick, MDTrauma is a social determinant of health: Let’s address itLately, we talk a lot about social determinants of health like transportation, food and housing. But I haven’t heard people talking about…4 min read·Jan 14, 2020--2--2
Lisa Fitzpatrick, MDWant To Help The Bahamas? Go Visit…Seriously.The devastation imposed on the Bahamas by Hurricane Dorian, particularly, the Marsh Harbor community in Abaco Islands and Grand Bahamas…2 min read·Sep 22, 2019----
Lisa Fitzpatrick, MDTrust is the missing ingredient health care engagement. Let’s show up.This is Christian. Her superpower is connecting with people from all walks of life. As you look at this picture, what story evolves in…3 min read·Mar 18, 2019----
Lisa Fitzpatrick, MDWant to achieve health equity? Focus on health literacyA few months ago, while out walking, a woman stopped me and asked why I was walking such a great distance. Sensing my puzzlement, she said…3 min read·Jun 25, 2018----
Lisa Fitzpatrick, MDGood afternoon. The doctor will ignore you now…I listened in on a family member’s doctor visit today. Since he may need surgery I invited myself along in case I could help explain things…3 min read·Jun 4, 2018--1--1
Lisa Fitzpatrick, MDTales of Patient Engagement: Here’s what happened when the doc became the patientI don’t like going to see doctors. Thankfully, I’m rarely a patient and can count these encounters on two hands. That’s why, given my…5 min read·Apr 5, 2018----
Lisa Fitzpatrick, MDThree reasons your app won’t work: Learning from underserved end usersWhile reading a recent blog in MobiHealthNews I was fascinated by what seems an obvious yet fairly recent acceptance that health care is…4 min read·Jan 3, 2018----