Emerging Importance of Telemedicine/Telehealth Appointments in Communicating with Your Health Care Team

Kidney Cancer CancerCare Connect Education Workshops

• Overview of Your Health Care Team: Who Are the Members of Your Health Care Team
• The Importance of Communication, in the Context of COVID-19 & Its Variants
• 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 Our Panel of Experts