Two million Americans will learn they have cancer this year -- many of them via email.
Wed, May 29th 2024 at 10:55 AM. Instead of a doctor analyzing her test results and sitting down with her, perhaps holding her hand and saying, "We've discovered what looks like a malignant tumor," Jamie got a MyChart notification that, for all intents and purposes, said, "Hey, you've got cancer."She has been living for years with the knowledge that she has "spots" on her lungs.
The 21st Century Cures Act is why Jamie, and millions of others, are learning on MyChart that they likely have cancer. It went into effect in 2021. Along with funding research to accelerate drug and medical device development and improving mental health services, it made medical records immediately available to patients.
Donovan said there needs to be a stopgap, and that certain types of information needs to be delivered by medical professionals, not left to patients who may not be equipped to interpret the results.Tears welled up in her eyes while her husband John sat beside her. He's disabled due to a workplace accident, severely impairing his speech and mobility.
WKRC called Epic, the company that owns "MyChart," and asked a spokesperson about people learning that they have cancer by reading test results online.
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