Practices and experiences with partnerships are highly varied, from Claire’s interactions with others involved in partnerships
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I would have to say that I don’t think there’s usual practice. I think it’s really varied. I think my experience may be different than other people’s experience. In fact, the other thing that I was involved in was an event held by Cancer Care Ontario, looking at quality and safety in cancer care. And, just speaking with some of the other caregivers, it didn’t seem that we all had a uniform experience.
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