Special Presentation by e-Patient Dave at e-Patient Connections 2009
October 21, 2009 by admin
Diagnosed in 2007 with Stage IV, Grade 4 kidney cancer, e-Patient Dave deBronkart learned it had metastasized to both lungs, several bones (eventually snapping his leg), and his tongue, and his median survival time was 24 weeks. Using the internet in every way possible, he learned everything he could, joined an expert patient group on ACOR, built a social network on CaringBridge, and shared his online medical records with anyone who could help.
He beat the odds.
Having faced death, he asked himself what he’d do with his “free replay” in life. He became a healthcare blogger and joined the e-patient movement, where he’s one of the most outspoken advocates for patient engagement. Dave is also now a Founding Co-Chair of the Society for Participatory Medicine. Last month he launched a healthcare consulting practice, and the September issue of Health Leaders features him in the cover story, “The Patient of the Future.”
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