Contrary to conventional wisdom, allowing cancer patients access to the comprehensive information contained in their medical records does not lessen quality of life or increase anxiety.
"Information is crucial to make decisions regarding treatment options and, for the patient and his family, to better cope with the disease and its implications. Having full access to his own medical record with the possibility to consult it only if desired increases the patient's trust in the physician and medical team", states Paoli-Calmettes Institute in Marseille, France Gwenaelle Gravis, MD.
Thank you Dr Gravis.
