Jul 20, 2022
While telehealth has expanded the delivery of healthcare services, many populations--including older adults with cancer--lack the know-how to use technology to their advantage during their cancer journey. Lower levels of digital literacy impede patients from accessing timely information, feeling empowered to ask questions, and seeking the best treatment for their diagnosis. To support patients to become DIGITALLY EMPOWERED, learn about a free program from the Patient Empowerment Network that teaches older adults with cancer valuable technology skills to engage digitally in their care.
Guest:
Andrea Conners
Executive Director
Patient Empowerment Network
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This podcast is part of the ACCC education program, Digital Bridges. This project is supported by Merck.