In case you have not heard the news, the Patient Engagement Reference Group (PERG) has a new voice. More specifically, it has created an e-newsletter called “the Voice.” Click here to read the first edition of what is sure to be an interesting newsletter.
Category Archives: Patient
Developing an Osteoarthritis Tool for Patients – Get Involved
The College of Family Physicians of Canada and the Centre for Effective Practice, in partnership with the Arthritis Alliance of Canada (AAC), developed the Osteoarthritis (OA) Tool A that helps family physicians work with patients who have suspected, new or established osteoarthritis of the hands, knees and/or hips. Related to this family physician tool, a new working group of the AAC is developing a patient version. To find out more about this patient tool and how you can get involved in its development, click here.
Exciting Times
May 1st marked the start of a special initiative that is taking place in Calgary. Thanks to front-line staff and others, including Paul Wright, a member of our Pts4Chg community, patients are breaking free of PJ Paralysis. Check out these Tweets for more information and follow the Twitter discussion on #endPJparalysis.
Today we saw the power of engagement. We took our first steps on our #endPJparalyis journey in Calgary. The momentum is contagious and frontline driven. Thank you all who were involved and supported today. It’s just the start @BrianwDolan pic.twitter.com/td7pQ561zo
— Paul Wright (@paulwrightpfcc) May 2, 2018
Gail Wing on ending PJ paralysis: "I feel so much better when I get up and get dressed for the day. I’m not sick — so why would I stay in my pyjamas?” https://t.co/RzntweFDYv pic.twitter.com/Ig3oiLPpRn
— Alberta Health Services (@AHS_media) May 4, 2018
Senior’s Healthcare in Alberta – Have Your Say
Do you live or work in the province of Alberta and are you:
- an older adult (65 years of age and over),
- a caregiver of an older adult (spouse; family member; friend; neighbour), or
- a clinician or health/social care provider (doctor; nurse; care aides; allied health provider; pharmacist; social worker) working with older adults?
If so, the Scientific Office of Alberta’s Seniors Health Strategic Clinical Network invites you to complete the following survey. By responding to the survey, you will be helping to determine the direction/priorities for future research and initiatives in the area of seniors’ health. Thanks in advance for your participation.
What’s Important to Seniors’ Health in Alberta?
Do you live or work in the province of Alberta and are you:
- an older adult (65 years of age and over),
- a caregiver of an older adult (spouse; family member; friend; neighbour), or
- a clinician or health/social care provider (doctor; nurse; care aides; allied health provider; pharmacist; social worker) working with older adults?
If so, the Scientific Office of Alberta’s Seniors Health Strategic Clinical Network invites you to complete the following survey. By responding to the survey, you will be helping to determine the direction/priorities for future research and initiatives in the area of seniors’ health.
Get Involved – Health Research Opportunity
Do you reside in Alberta? Are you interested in health research and patient engagement? If you answered “Yes” to both questions, you may wish to visit the Patient/Family Registry web page. In addition to discovering what is happening in the world of health research in Alberta, you can fill out an application form to get involved!
A Dream Healthcare System
What does a dream healthcare system look like to Laurie and Phil?
What You Doing on Thursday – Nov 29th?
Thursday, November 30 – Patient Engagement Speaker Series
Helle Tees & Nicole Olivier will be presenting on patient engagement. If you are unable to attend this event in person, you can join the webinar. Click here for more information and to register.
What is empathy?
The paramedics who were driving a dying woman to the hospital took a detour, and in so doing fulfilled her final wish.
“Sometimes it is not the drugs/training/skills – sometimes all you need is empathy to make a difference!”
Click here to read this heartwarming story.
Hidden camera finds nursing home staff took hours to give man CPR | Toronto Star
There are some events that leave a person speechless. This is one of them.
