For Patients & Families
Digital Support Between Visits
Cancer care increasingly includes digital tools that allow patients to stay connected with their healthcare team between clinic visits. These tools can help track symptoms, review test results, and access reliable health information.
For many patients and families, having access to health information online is empowering. At the same time, it can sometimes feel overwhelming to interpret results, navigate digital systems, or understand how new technologies like artificial intelligence apply to your situation.
Patients in British Columbia can now access parts of their personal health record online through tools such as the provincial Health Gateway and health authority patient portals. These systems allow patients to review lab results, medications, imaging reports, and other health information. Learn more about access to health information in BC
How We Help
Navigating Online Health Resources
We can explore trusted cancer information sources together and help patients make sense of the many websites and resources available online. This can help reduce confusion and ensure that the information you are reading is reliable and relevant to your situation.
Understanding AI Health Tools
Artificial intelligence tools can sometimes help patients find information or organize questions. We can discuss how to interpret information from AI tools safely, identify potential limitations, and consider how the information may or may not apply to your specific medical situation.
Supporting Patient-Reported Outcomes (PROMS)
Many cancer programs now ask patients to complete symptom questionnaires or digital check-ins known as Patient-Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs). These tools help healthcare teams understand how patients are feeling between visits. Support may include helping patients understand the questions, reflect on symptoms, and feel comfortable using these tools.
Supporting Digital Confidence
Digital tools can be helpful, but they are not always easy to navigate. These conversations can help patients and families feel more confident using digital systems, understanding health information, and preparing questions for their healthcare team.
Related Reading
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