Dr. Joo Ha Hwang: Why Is It Important for You to Empower Patients?

Why is it important to empower patients in their care? Dr. Joo Ha Hwang from Stanford Medicine emphasizes the importance of empowering patients to be their own health advocates. By educating them about their risks for gastric cancer, including factors like ethnicity, H. Pylori infection, diet, family history, and genetics, patients can take proactive steps in prevention and early detection.
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