As healthcare moves beyond top-down models, Dr. Marlow Hernandez argues that true patient empowerment is no longer about ...

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During a recent clinic, I saw three patients back-to-back, all from minority backgrounds, all referred for second opinions, all referenced in the notes for being different forms of difficult. Refused ...

For patients considering or undergoing plastic and reconstructive surgery (PRS) procedures, using social media to gather information and answer questions can enhance patient empowerment – potentially ...

Patient empowerment in chronic disease management refers to the process by which individuals acquire the knowledge, skills and confidence necessary to take an active role in their own care. It ...

The post-pandemic world has changed the way patients approach care for themselves and loved ones, reflecting the long-term impact created by Covid and creating a new healthcare landscape for providers ...

The discussion will cover experiences with CLL treatment, focusing on key factors in treatment decisions, how care teams educate patients about options, strategies for discussing adverse events, and ...

Sickle Cell Disease (SCD), an inherited hemoglobinopathy, has become an important public health challenge globally, especially in sub-Saharan Africa and the Middle East, due to its susceptibility to ...

Listen to ASCO’s JCO Oncology Practice Art of Oncology article, "No Versus Know: Patient Empowerment Through Shared Decision Making” by Dr. Beatrice Preti, who is an Assistant Professor at Emory ...