Health Logbook was created by John Liljestrand MD.  A Family Practice doctor since 1995, Dr. Liljestrand believes strongly in patient centered care. 

"We have two important jobs, creating relationships and giving educated advice." 

The idea of a medical diary came from a patient and her son.  A simple spiral notebook had been left at the bedside of an elderly hospitalized patient.  It was placed there by the patient's son, asking that doctors and nurses and other people providing care through the day when he was at work could write down what they were doing.  Then he would be more informed, and could explain to his mother what was happening.  If he had any questions or concerns he could write them down when he was visiting, so that the care team could review and answer the next day.  

"With that simple model in mind, I realized there was a need for this kind of thing... everywhere.  Each day I would see people struggling to organize their medical information.  From patients trying to recall their history, to caregivers attempting to communicate even though they could not attend an office visit, the need was clear.  Patients need a diary, an organizer, a logbook."  

If you have any questios, ideas to make the next version of the Logbook better, or stories about how it has helped, please feel free to e-mail at dr.john@healthlogbook.com.