Patient Engagement at BMC2

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BMC2 is looking to incorporate the patient voice into BMC2-PCI activities and we need your help! In the coming months, we’ll be creating a patient advisory committee to improve the effectiveness and relevance of PCI quality improvement interventions. Patient representatives will join BMC2 meetings as speakers and discussants, and also join regular advisory council meetings. What we learn may shape our work in the future.

We are seeking 10 patients that represent the diversity of our State. Can you recommend a patient to this group? There is no up-front commitment and patients will be compensated for their time. 

We’re looking for patients who:

  • Have been an active participant in their care
  • Ask thoughtful questions during appointments
  • Are good listeners
  • Would likely be confident to speak among a group of patients

When you approach potential patients, share that we want the Patient Advisory Council to help us improve the quality of care for PCI patients, and that activities may include the following:

  • Quarterly teleconference or zoom meetings of the patient advisory council
  • Attending BMC2 meetings as speakers/discussants
  • Advising on tools to help improve care delivery

Send patient’s name and contact info to Annemarie Forrest, avassalo@umich.edu; or Pam Benci, plf@umich.edu