Public Access: Getting Medical Information to Patients

Helping patients learn more about medical conditions and potential treatments is a driving force behind efforts to broaden access to the research literature. While there remains a lengthy gap between basic research and clinical application of findings, research articles and books can serve as valuable tools to improve communication between physicians and patients. A good example can be found around the 31 minute mark in the video below, from Ken Burns’ documentary series, Cancer: The Emperor of All Maladies.
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