App records medical conversations to help patients
January 9, 2019
EDMONTON – A free smartphone application is now available to support cancer patients and their families throughout their healthcare journey, including during meetings with care providers. The My Care Conversations app – developed in partnership between Alberta Health Services (AHS) and the Alberta Cancer Foundation – enables patients to record their conversations with their cancer care team to help them remember and confirm what was discussed.
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