Article: Evolving Role of Patient Partners in Interprofessional Education

[Chris Johnston]

Found this a very encouraging read on the evolving role of patient partners in healthcare education -
From Fringe to Core: Speaking Out About Our Evolving Role as Patient Partners in the PARTENAIRES Interprofessional Education Programme

My own experiences are mixed - but I remain hopeful!

[Sandra Holdsworth]

@Chris-Johnston I have not had an opportunity to do this but would like to when speaking to research trainees I speak to them about the importance of Patient Partnerships and Engagement. I have had an opportunity to speak to medical students regarding organ and tissue donation and it's important especially for those who don't work in ICU or ER.

[Debra Turnbull]

@Chris-Johnston

Oh my, l'Université de Montréal! That's! interesting! The Québec government has had such a top-down approach to healthcare... which explained the absence of patient partners. So now, one of the med schools is stepping up. Change is happening; exciting times!

[Kim Locke]

@Debra-Turnbull I'm taking the MUN course, "Patient Partners in Research" that's run by Holly Etchgary. She's such an amazing lecturer!

I'm not quiet about being a patient partner and what I have experienced in my engagements, because the other 11 people are researchers and have not been patient partners before.

I feel this course should be taught to more researchers, etc. It's an amazing course though, I'm learning a lot as a patient partner about the other side as a researcher.

[Chris Johnston]

@Kim-Locke I recall you had difficulties when trying to enrol in the MUN course Kim, I’m so glad you got in. Would love to know how it got resolved if you’re willing to share?