Interactive map provides an overview of clinical trials in the EU Are you going to or going to participate in a clinical trial? Find the interactive map makes it easier for patients and healthcare professionals to get a quick and up-to-date overview of clinical trials across the EU. The initiative ensures greater accessibility to information […]
Psychological safety – an important key to strong communities in associations In many associations, both volunteers and employees play a large and important role. They give their time, knowledge and commitment – often because the cause is important to them personally. That is why it’s especially important that we, as associations, create a place where […]
Payment and insurance in patient advocacy roles When your voice becomes counselling – what does that mean for you as a patient advocate? As a patient advocate, participating in patient councils, panels or advisory roles, you have a big impact. Your experience shapes research, treatments and decisions. But it also raises questions about liability, safety […]
How patients help innovate better healthcare technology Why should patients have a say? Imagine you get a new phone, but it’s really hard to use. The buttons are the wrong way round and you don’t quite understand how it works. Wouldn’t it be smarter if the people who are going to use the phone were […]
What does the difficult word ‘Polypharmacy’ mean? – and why is it important to you as a patient? Polypharmacy means that a person takes several different medications at the same time. This often happens to older people or people with multiple illnesses because they need medication to treat different problems. What is Polypharmacy? Imagine […]
Shared decision making starts with you – Taking care of your health. Taking care of your health with conscious choices When we talk about shared decision-making in healthcare, it’s often about the dialogue between patients and healthcare professionals. But what if we looked inwards? What if shared decision-making started with ourselves – with the choices […]
An Empowering Journey for Patients and Carers Patient Involvement When faced with an illness, either as a patient or carer, the feeling of powerlessness can be overwhelming. Decisions are often made over your head and it can be difficult to navigate a complex healthcare system. But as patient involvement becomes more prevalent, patients and carers […]
10 Signs of a Healthy Relationship with Yourself – fundamental part of a good life A healthy relationship with yourself is a fundamental part of a good life. It’s not just about self-indulgence or avoiding criticism, but about having a deeper understanding and respect for who you are as a person. Here are 10 signs […]
What does the difficult word ‘Pharmacovigilance’ mean? – and why is it important to you as a patient? Pharmacovigilance is a tricky word, but it’s really just about keeping an eye on whether medicines are working as they should and whether they are safe for us to use. It’s a kind of ‘safety net’ for […]
What is the European Medicines Agency (EMA) – and why is it important to you as a patient? When we get sick or need to take medicine, we want to be sure that it works and that it is safe for us to use. The European Medicines Agency, also known as the EMA, plays a […]
