Researchers should prioritize true partnerships and genuinely listen to patients suggests Nicole
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Yeah, I think — I don’t know, just do it. [Laughs] And I think just view it as truly a partnership, to not view patient partners as like not researchers per se, or like as just a token patient partner, so that you can get a grant. But I think to view it truly as a partnership and to ask each other like what do you want and where do you see this going and how can I help, I think are important questions. And so be clear to set that up from the beginning so like everybody understands each other’s responsibilities and roles. And, yeah, I think just and checking in regularly, like regular meetings, and overall I think just basically listen [laughs].
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