Calling On Telehealth for Cancer Care Solutions

Telehealth is not just on the rise – it's the new normal. And, in some cases, a vital lifeline for both isolated patients and overwhelmed, under-resourced institutions. Like every emerging healthcare trend, it has its ups and downs. But what are the nuances of delivering effective patient care through telehealth? What innovations are happening in this field that we can learn from? And what are the challenges facing this form of patient care? 

Matt and Peter head down south to talk to a pair of HOPA members with plenty of telehealth experience – Clarissa Wilkins, PharmD, BCOP, a clinical oncology pharmacist at Texas Oncology; and Marcus “Tad” Autry, PharmD, Regional Medical Science Liaison for BeOne Medicines in Norman, OK.  

Clarissa and Tad help bust myths, map out how to avoid feeling isolated, and explain the positive impact that telehealth can have, as well as offering tips and tricks to any pharmacists who are looking to enter telehealth or expand their knowledge in this area. 

The multi-organization collaboration on Patient Education Sheets can be accessed at https://patienteducationsheets.com/  

The HHS’ Telehealth resources can be access at https://telehealth.hhs.gov/ 

Find out more about the American Telemedicine Association and its resources here: https://www.americantelemed.org/  

Tad’s recommended article on providing more thoughtful patient care by Doug Flora, MD can be accessed here: https://douglasflora.substack.com/p/theyre-not-looking-for-ivermectintheyre  

Access HOPA’s resources on cultural competencies here: https://www.hoparx.org/about-us/access-representation-opportunity-at-hopa/aro-toolkit/dei-toolkit-patient-care-resources/#ruralurbancare  

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