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Content ArticleThe Australian health care system includes a national organisation representing health care consumers and equivalent organisations in most states and territories. There are several disease-specific patient organisations, as well as formalised networks advocating for greater patient involvement in health technology assessment and research. This signals a system that sees a place for consumer insights: a system that is on a journey of maturing the way in which it seeks to involve consumers in decision-making. This article explores patient leadership, recognising it as the next level of engagement, highlighting the value and impact of incorporating the experience of patients at all levels of the health system and policy decision-making, and recognising the opportunity for consumers to become leaders.
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Content ArticleHealth care providers that encourage patients and parents to be "the eyes and ears" of patient safety gain many insights into opportunities for improvement and risk prevention. However, in the world of quality improvement the voices of patients and their families often go unheard. Dale Micalizzi and Marie Bismark published this article in the journal Pediatric Clinics of North America to share their perspectives as mothers of children who have benefited from and been harmed by paediatric care.
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Content ArticleThis information sheet produced by South Australia Health's Safety and Quality Unit describes how patients and staff can work together to make sure that if clinical deterioration occurs, it will be acted upon in a timely and effective manner. The information also applies to carers, family members, friends or the patient’s appointed responsible person. It includes information relating to deterioration during an emergency department visit or hospital stay, and at and after discharge.
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