In this Connect Education Workshop sponsored by CancerCare, the discussion will focus on effectively using telemedicine and teleheath appointments during your cancer journey. Registrants can listen in live over the phone or online as a webcast.
Topics Covered
- Overview of Your Health Care Team: Who Are the Members of Your Health Care Team
- Emerging Role of Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments to Decrease Your Exposure to COVID-19
- Tips to Improve Communication with Your Health Care Team
- Preparing for Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments
- Do you Have the Needed Technology: Working with Your Doctor’s Office to Set-Up Needed Technology Before Your Appointment
- Who to Include in These Appointments – Family Members, Partner, Long Distance Caregivers
- Determining Three Key Questions at the Start of Your Appointment with the Health Care Team
- Discussing Your Treatment Options, Side Effects/Pain Management & Clinical Trial Options
- How Your Other Chronic Illnesses May Impact Your Cancer Treatment: Reducing Harmful Drug Interactions
- Discussion of Adherence: Taking Your Treatment on Schedule
- Your Follow-Up Appointments, Care & Questions Between Telehealth/Telemedicine Appointments
- Who to Contact Evenings, Weekends & Holidays, with Their Contact Information
- Balancing Your Quality-of-Life with Your Health Care Needs
- Questions for the Panel of Experts
Click here for more information or to register for the workshop.