Involving more patient partners in research will have a positive impact on care delivery and public policy, says Cathy
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My feeling as a patient collaborator is that you’re making a difference in decision-making and treatment plans and public policy. You think, like I’m just one person and I don’t have a medical background and how can I be doing that? But by getting involved in this you really do feel like you are involved in it. I think it’s important for people to feel that they are participating and rather than just receiving care. So I’m really pleased to see the increase in involvement of patients and caregivers in research.
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