MedConcerns

When it’s hard to get the words out, MedConcerns helps people with aphasia and other communication disorders express their medical needs. Because when communication is challenging, talking about health concerns can feel impossible. MedConcerns is an aphasia-friendly medical assessment that enables the user to describe their medical concerns, restoring their ability to actively participate in the conversation. Created by a speech-language pathologist and physician team, MedConcerns combines a comprehensive medical assessment with the strategies that help people with aphasia and other communication difficulties understand information and clearly share their concerns! Because the communication tools are built into the app, no training is required to use this communication aid! The MedConcerns app combines nonverbal symbols, spoken output, and print to make patient-provider communication easier and more effective. Who is it for? MedConcerns is for anyone who needs help communicating, and for anyone assessing their medical concerns. MedConcerns is for anyone who faces communication barriers and needs help speaking or understanding, including people with: Aphasia Apraxia Dysarthria Dementia Voice disorders Tracheostomy Cognitive disorders Ventilator dependency Deafness or difficulty hearing Autism and even for those who speak a different language from their providers MedConcerns is also for those who help with communication, including: Family Friends Caregivers Doctors Nurses Speech-Language Pathologists Occupational Therapists Physical Therapists Counselors Dieticians Respiratory Therapists Nursing aides And more! Why MedConcerns? Achieve clearer communication without training on communication techniques Decrease the time it takes to talk about health concerns when communication is challenging. Enjoy extra features like whiteboard, yes/no board, communication boards, and topic boards in this interactive communication app. Built with aphasia-friendly tools: Pictures combined with written and spoken texts Easy to understand images and ample white space Clarifying questions to ensure understanding Bold print and simplified text The ability to reduce the number of icons per page Zoom feature to view icons more clearly Whiteboard for extra support with features like adding any picture from the app, writing, and drawing! Communication boards including a topic board a needs board What’s new? Additional medical concerns include: Illness Hearing Something Happened Wound / Incision Appetite PEG Mucus / Secretions Expanded Needs Board Increased customization: Concerns screen and needs board can be customized to hide irrelevant options! More than simply a medical assessment, MedConcerns is an interactive tool to help people with aphasia and other communication barriers to share information and drive conversation with their family and healthcare providers about their medical concerns. Looking to try before you buy? Check out Lite MedConcerns to see how it works!