On Sept 21, 2011 the Canadian
Health Services Research Foundation hosted a discussion about potential
benefits of public engagement to better meet needs and improve health
outcomes. Discussants:
Matthew Mendlesohn, Director, Mowat Centre for Policy Innovation
Will Falk, Executive Fellow in Residence, Health Policy and Public Sector Transformation, Mowat Centre
Kelly McQuillen, Director, Patients as Partners, Primary Health Care, BC Ministry of Health Services
On Sept 21, 2011 the Canadian Health Services Research Foundation hosted a discussion about potential benefits of public engagement to better meet needs and improve health outcomes. Watch the YouTube video.
From CHSRF: There is widespread recognition that including patients in discussing issues and sharing in decision-making can lead to more effective delivery of healthcare services. Research shows that patient-centred care, with its focus on patient preference and experience, is a key component of quality.
Engaging the public, in particular, is important for two reasons: members of the public are directly affected by healthcare policies and services, and they also play a critical role in managing their own health. The potential benefits of public engagement include the development of policies that better meet citizen needs and improve citizens' health outcomes. Public engagement can also be viewed as a goal in itself because it encourages participative democracy, public accountability and transparency.
