For nearly 40 years, I have observed that patient understanding in medical consultations is very limited. Some studies estimate it to be less than 15%. It is therefore not surprising to hear, once at home, that the doctor “did not say anything,” apart from prescribing tests or medications, often without the patient understanding why.
One might think that not knowing reduces anxiety, but in reality, a better understanding of short-, medium-, and long-term issues significantly improves adherence to treatments, whether pharmacological or not.
A Tool at Your Fingertips
The website www.icardio.ca was created with the goal of promoting prevention, sharing knowledge, and extending medical consultations. It also aims to raise awareness about the importance of treatments, even in the absence of noticeable symptoms.
This site provides patients with clear and accessible information about cardiovascular diseases in an environment designed for easy understanding. Free of charge, with no registration required, and available on all digital platforms, it is accessible in French, English, and Spanish.
Patient Partnership
This digital library also facilitates knowledge sharing between patients. Who is better suited to support someone newly diagnosed than a patient who has gone through the same experience?
This is the concept of the patient-partner, a role that is gaining increasing interest. Their perspective does not oppose that of healthcare professionals but rather complements it harmoniously.
A Non-Profit Organization
Over time, financial support becomes essential to continue this mission. Any help, no matter how small, can make a real difference.
The non-profit organization Icardio.ca, which supports this initiative, is ready to receive donations. Contributing is simple and fast, while preserving anonymity.
An Interac transfer of $1, $2, $5, $20, or more, depending on your means, to [email protected] helps maintain free access to these resources for everyone.
Support of Any Kind
Support is not limited to financial donations. We also need volunteers for various tasks:
- Administrative assistance
- Social media management and promotion
- Technical support for the web platform
Conclusion
If you would like to give back, Icardio.ca is a great way to contribute and, perhaps, help prevent some cardiovascular events.
Whether through a donation or any other form of support, contact us at [email protected].
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