Telehealth Advance Care Planning Trial for Myeloid Malignancies: Addressing Communication Gaps in Older Patients
247 Health News Editorial
·5 Apr 2026
·4 min read
·clinical-trialsNew pilot trial evaluates telehealth advance care planning for older patients with myeloid malignancies. Study targets communication gaps in AML, MDS, and related conditions through structured serious illness conversations.
Originally reported by ClinicalTrials.gov
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