Dave deBronkart
Patient Advocate | Empowering Healthcare Through Data and Technology
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Dave deBronkart is a leading patient advocate and digital health expert. Diagnosed with kidney cancer in 2007, he leveraged online communities and open medical data to take control of his care, becoming known as 'e-Patient Dave'.
As a healthcare reform activist, deBronkart champions patients' rights to access and share their own medical information. His TED talks on the future of patient-centered healthcare have inspired millions to take a more active role in their wellbeing.
Audiences leave deBronkart's keynotes empowered to use technology and data to improve their own healthcare experiences.
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Meet e-Patient Dave
When Dave deBronkart learned he had a rare and terminal cancer, he turned to a group of fellow patients online -- and found the medical treatment that saved his life. Now he calls on all patients to talk with one another, know their own health data, and make health care better one e-Patient at a time.
| Event | Year | Location |
|---|---|---|
| TEDxMaastricht 2011 | 2011 | 🇳🇱Maastricht, Netherlands |
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