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 […]
Identify your challenges and resources in 4 steps Reflection tool for Patient Advocatese Help yourself (or your team) understand where you stand as a patient advocate and what you need to strengthen your work – step by step. Empower your work as a patient advocate – step by step Being a patient advocate can be […]
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 […]
How to Make Volunteering a Valuable Part of Your CV Volunteering is more than a good deed It can also be an important investment in your future. Many employers see volunteering as a strong signal of responsibility, initiative and teamwork skills. But how do you ensure that your volunteering becomes a strength on your CV […]
The positive impact of volunteering on social life – and quality of life Volunteering is an important driver of both social cohesion and individual well-being. It creates meaningful relationships, provides a sense of purpose and contributes positively to mental and physical health. Research from both EU (Europe) and abroad shows that volunteering can reduce loneliness, […]
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 […]
How can you use Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your work as a patient advocate? Artificial Intelligence (AI) As technology rapidly evolves, artificial intelligence (AI) is playing an increasing role in many industries, including healthcare. For patient advocates working to secure patients’ rights and needs, AI can be a powerful tool that provides access to new […]
