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Patient Participation Group: Engaging Patients for Better Healthcare

Join Dr. Stockton & Thompson for an introductory discussion on Patient Participation Group aims, benefits, and next steps. Learn how to contribute to service improvement, enhance communication, and take responsibility for your health.

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Patient Participation Group: Engaging Patients for Better Healthcare

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  1. Dr Stockton & Thompson PracticePatient Participation Group Introductory Discussion Dr Stockton & Thompson

  2. Aims For Tonight? • Explanation of what they are • To answer any questions raised • What it is we are looking for • What it is you are looking for • The next steps Dr Stockton & Thompson

  3. Patient Participation Is: • Patients working with a practice to: • Contribute to the continuous improvement of services, all sectors,. • Foster improved communication between the practice and its patients and patients to authorities • Help patients to take more responsibility for their health • Provide practical support and help to implement change Dr Stockton & Thompson

  4. The Patient Participation Group Is Not A Forum For Personal ComplaintsHowever it is where suggestions of ways to improve any health related service can be discussed Dr Stockton & Thompson

  5. Why Do We Want A PPG? • Your views are important to us • Channel communication effectively • Support each other in decisions • A voice to support new/improved health initiatives both within and outside the practice Dr Stockton & Thompson

  6. Benefits Of A PPG? • Better understanding and knowledge of the practice and its staff • Patients consulted about arrangements for their primary healthcare before decisions are made • An open forum to suggest positive ideas and voice concerns • Our practice can plan services jointly with patients • Our practice can get help from you to meet targets and objectives • We can get closer to the community for whom we care Dr Stockton & Thompson

  7. What Would You Like From The Patient Forum?(Open Discussion) Dr Stockton & Thompson

  8. Next Steps • Confirmation of continued interest, currently 30 patients! • Steering group- Meet monthly- Elected Chairperson- Elected Secretary • Virtual Group- Emailed contact- Distribution of minutes- Meet once every 6 months Dr Stockton & Thompson

  9. Any Further Questions? Thank You For Listening Dr Stockton & Thompson

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