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Talking to Your DoctorGetting Access to Your Medical Records Should Become Easier Soon
The Cures Act calls for a person’s health data, including health care provider (doctor's) notes from office visits, to be freely and securely available on a computer or a cell phone through mobile applications (such as patient portals)
Choice of Doctor for Cancer Survivor Care Does Not Match Actual Care
New research suggests there’s a mismatch between the type of doctors cancer survivors say they prefer for on-going cancer care and who they actually see. An American Cancer Society (ACS) study showed that most cancer survivors preferred their primary care physician (PCP) and cancer doctor (oncologist) to share their on-going cancer care and for their PCPs to take charge of their preventive health care and management of chronic health conditions. But in the last 4 years, only 60% of survivors had seen a cancer doctor, while 96% had seen a PCP.
Getting a Second Opinion
When you’re dealing with a serious medical issue, consulting with another doctor can be an important step to finding the best care. We’ll tell you the whys and hows of getting a second opinion.
Cancer Screening Rates Linked to Time of Medical Appointment
Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania say when patients see their doctor may affect whether they are told to get screened for cancer, and the likelihood of patients to have them done.
Take a Loved One for a Checkup
The third Tuesday of every September is Take a Loved One for a Checkup Day. It’s a reminder to help a friend, neighbor, or family member visit a health care professional.
Cancer Patients Want More Information From Doctors About Cost
A study led by researchers from University of Michigan has found that many cancer patients would like more help from their health care providers in addressing costs of treatment.
Study: Cancer Patients Lived Longer Using Tool to Report Symptoms
Researchers from several US cancer centers have found that patients who used an online tool to report symptoms to their cancer care team lived an average of 5 months longer than patients who did not use the tool.
Researchers Look for Ways to Improve Communication Between Cancer Patients and Doctors
Researchers Look for Ways to Improve Communication Between Cancer Patients and Doctors