NCCS responds to Dr. Don Dizon’s “The awakening of the e-patient” commentary

In his ASCO Connection commentary, “ The Awakening of the e-Patient: Are We Prepared to Engage?” Dr. Don Dizon confirms from the provider perspective what we at NCCS know to be true: patients want to be engaged in decision-making about their care, especially for a serious diagnosis like cancer. Dr. Dizon writes of the emergence of “e-patients,” who spend time researching their disease on the Internet and connecting via social media with other patients. Read more and connect to the full commentary here.