Opinion|Videos|August 28, 2024
Communicating PDT Benefits to Patients and Clinician Training for Implementation
Author(s)Arwen Podesta, MD
Experts discuss the importance of effective patient communication regarding prescription digital therapeutics (PDTs), the need for clinician training prior to PDT implementation, and key considerations for healthcare providers when prescribing these digital interventions.
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Episodes in this series
- How do you communicate with patients about the benefits of PDTs and how to use PDTs?
- What training may be needed for clinicians prior to implementing PDTs?
- What are some considerations that clinicians should keep in mind when prescribing PDTs?
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