This document profiles Dave deBronkart, known as "e-Patient Dave", a cancer survivor and advocate for engaged, empowered patients. It discusses how the rise of the internet and digital connectivity has shifted where medical information and expertise can be found, allowing patients to connect with each other and participate more actively in their own care. It argues that patients should have access to their own clear medical data and notes several examples of how patient engagement and empowerment can improve health outcomes.