Patient Advocacy
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Take the OurCare research survey
October 6, 2022
The OurCare project is conducting a research survey to hear from people across Canada about their views on primary care and what better would look like to them.
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The Impact of Patient Advocates and How You Can Make a Difference
July 12, 2019
For the medical profession to thrive, patients need to have a platform to speak and be heard. Let’s work toward meaningful change — together.
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“It’s about empowering patients to participate”: CMA Health Advocates helps public engage in election
October 1, 2019
As a member of the CMA Patient Voice, part of Chad Dickie's job is to highlight health issues that are important to the public. And now, during an election campaign, those same insights can be used to educate candidates.
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Becoming an empowered patient: a conversation with Elke Hutton
March 5, 2019
She talked to us about the lessons she learned caring for her dying husband and the health care challenges facing rural seniors.
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‘I felt welcomed’: 25 patients attend the CMA’s first-ever Health Summit
August 29, 2018
Alongside more than 700 physicians and health stakeholders, the patient group took part in two days of presentations and panels related to this year’s theme: innovation in health care.
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The rise of the patient navigator
January 26, 2017
The rise of the patient navigator — sometimes also called nurse navigator or even health care concierge — addresses the need for guides, translators and advocates.
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Welcome to CMA Health Advocates
July 10, 2019
The CMA Health Advocate is the online space for us all to mobilize around issues that matter to patients, caregivers and Canadian doctors. Together, we can make a difference. Together, we can make the health care system better.
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CMA Health Care Advocates is a community of Canadians who are standing up for our health care system. It's proudly presented by the Canadian Medical Association. Learn more about us by visiting our website: CMA.ca.
