#HIMSS21Europe: How To Empower Patients In The Digital Age

#HIMSS21Europe: How To Empower Patients In The Digital Age

Healthcare is being democratised through the internet and wider availability of digital services. Apps are being developed, which can inspire healthier behaviours and encourage patients to share their experiences. However digital literacy needs to be improved to better incorporate patients in decision-making.

The 'Empowering patients in the Digital Age' panel consisted of Dr Kristine Sørensen, Founder and Director, Global Health Literacy Academy, Denmark, Graham Prestwich, Public and Patient Engagement Lead, Yorkshire and Humber Academic Health Science Network (AHSN), UK, and Dr Xènia Acebes Roldán, Managing Director of Healthcare Services, and Dr Caridad Pontes García, Director of Pharmaceuticals, at CatSalut Catalan Health Authority, Spain. The moderator was Monica Kleijn Evason, Patient Engagement Advocate, Spain.


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