Oops. I did it again. I posted a graph from my latest blood draw.This is my white blood cell count as of today. In the past I have had some dips, but today is the lowest point yet in my temporary career as a cancer patient.According to MayoClinic.com a low white blood cell count means I could have an allergy, anemia, HIV/AIDS, a vitamin deficiency, or... cancer. Gee, thanks Mayo Clinic website.
Liz Salmi is Communications & Patient Initiatives Director for OpenNotes at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston. Over the last 15 years Liz has been: a research subject; an advisor in patient stakeholder groups; a leader in “patient engagement” research initiatives; and an innovator, educator and investigator in national educational and research projects. Today her work focuses on involving patients and care partners in the co-design of research and research dissemination. It is rumored Liz was the drummer in a punk rock band.
