Media
The Web-Savvy Patient is the culmination of Andrew Schorr’s experience as a cancer patient and advocate, drawing on his interactions with hundreds of patients, health care providers, medical industry representatives and fellow advocates. He provides clear guidance and an array of “insider tips” for anyone facing a serious diagnosis. He explains how patients and caregivers can use the tool at their fingertips – the Internet – to discover credible, reliable information and make it a part of a productive discussion with their doctors.
In addition to authoring The Web-Savvy Patient, Schorr is the founder and host of Patient Power, an online news source for patients coping with cancer and chronic disease, featuring more than 2000 hours of programs. Previously he founded HealthTalk.com which served more than a half million patients.
Andrew Schorr is available for radio, television, print, and in-person interviews. For media bookings, please email info@websavvypatient.com.
The Web-Savvy Patients
Read selected stories of the real people featured in the book. All stories are in PDF format. Right-click to download.
- Jennifer Ambrose (Chicago)
- Mike McKelheer (Seattle)
- Matthew Zachary (New York)
- Beth and Charlie Mays (Houston)
Coverage
- Jane Brody, “Navigating the Net Wisely in a Health Crisis,” The New York Times, October 3rd, 2011
- Preserving Your Memory, Summer 2011
- Health Talk Radio with Melanie Cole, July 20th, 2011
- The Dave Congalton Show, June 30th, 2011 (Click to Download)
- “Using the Web to Understand Your Medical Condition,” Herb Weisbaum, KOMO News, June 29th, 2011
- “New Book, ‘The Web-Savvy Patient,’ can help you navigate online information about your condition,” Betsy de Parry, AnnArbor.com, June 10th, 2011
- “Become a Web-Savvy Patient,” The View, ABC, May 2nd, 2011
- “Becoming an Empowered Patient,” Erin Jennings, The Kitsap Sun, April 28th, 2011
- “‘The Web-Savvy Patient’ author Andrew Schorr on The View,” Trisha Torrey, About.com, May 4th, 2011
- “The Web-Savvy Patient,” Life Matters, ABC Radio National, May 3rd, 2011
- “Island Resident to Help Patients Navigate the Web with New Book,” Mercer Island Patch, April 11th, 2011
- “Islander’s book helps patients navigate medical crises,” Mercer Island Reporter, April 5th, 2011
- “The Web-Savvy Patient,” Senior Guidebook of Western Washington
- “The Web-Savvy Patient & Andrew Schorr Could Save Your Life!” Seattle 24×7, March 31st, 2011
Press Kit
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Insider's Tip:
Learn three critical tips from the book. Watch the replay of Andrew's appearance on KOMO News in Seattle.
Watch NowRemember that statistics reflect large generalities. They are only helpful when they apply to your specific situation. You are a patient, not a statistic.
Think back to when you were a full-time student and try to recall what researching techniques worked best for you then. You can modify those same approaches and apply them to your current quest.
Seeking a specialist doesnt mean youre abandoning your local doctor. It means youre adding to your health care team, which can also enhance your local doctors knowledge.
Using the Web as a communication medium allows you to distribute your news to a broad audience while establishing a slight privacy buffer zone around you.