Patient Perspective
Patients' Messages
Please take the time to read and consider the take home messages from the patient/client representatives who have been involved in the production of this module.
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"It's about communication, respect and humour."
Gareth Haddock, SEIPCLE Patient Representative
"Heath care plans need to be in partnership with the
patient/client and his or her values."
Jackie Dickenson, SEIPCLE Patient Representative
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"At the time of my stroke, I didn't know how to be a
patient. I hope my involvement as a
patient representative with OIPEP will help health care teams and patients to
work together more collaboratively. For me, it's just a great way to give back
after surviving a life altering episode."
Jennifer Rider, OIPEP Patient Representative |
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"You are not just dealing with the patient, you are
dealing with the whole family."
Matt Liddell, SEIPCLE Patient Representative
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"My health care has to be collaborative...inclusive of my
full & responsible participation. I can not be a disenfranchised voice.
Heath care students must learn early in their education to work respectfully
with all of the members of the Team, including me, the patient/client. My
participation in the SEIPCLE project has been a wonderful opportunity to be a
respected colleague at the table."
Debbie Docherty, SEIPCLE Patient Representative |
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"When I became a patient - I hate to say this to my
fellow doctors - but your influence in my care was less important to me as a patient than I would
have thought. I was more engaged by the nurses, the occupational therapists and the
physiotherapists, etc. As a physician being a patient, I was surprised I
needed, sought, or appreciated compassion so much from any member of the health
team. A touch, a smile, a moment of sincere concern was all that was needed. I appreciated my doctor's input and I understood your on
time constraints, but if you could spend a little more time at my bedside
explaining to me what was happening and offering care, that would have been
much more appreciated. Sorry guys."
Dr. Shawn Jennings, author of Locked in locked out, was a family
physician for 20 years before experiencing
a brainstem stroke.
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