Ehr Quote by Paul Cerrato
““The program is grounded in 10 design principles, the aim of which is to create innovative solutions to intractable health problems…In other words, do not be content with the status quo. The remaining principles include several obvious but often overlooked themes in routine patient care: value each person, be human, be human-centered, codesign, facilitate connections, treat with dignity, and provide a stage from which the hardest, most important stories may be told.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Presentation on design principles for health innovation, 2023
Encourages breaking complacency and focusing on human‑centered, dignified care to solve tough health challenges.
In simple terms: Push beyond status quo, prioritize people, dignity, and storytelling in health.
Key Takeaway
Adopt human‑centered design and amplify patient stories.
Themes
innovation
human‑centered care
design thinking
storytelling
dignity
Mood
inspired
determined
Type
motivational
strategic
When to use this quote
- hospital leadership meetings
- health policy workshops
- patient advocacy training
- design sprint sessions
Key Concepts
patient empowerment
co‑design
systems thinking
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we balance ideal design with real‑world resource limits?
- What stories reveal hidden patient needs?
A Different Perspective
May overlook systemic constraints that limit implementation of idealized principles.
