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Dec 3, 2024 | academic.oup.com | Sighthill Court |Sophia Antipolis

The European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Patient Forum was founded in 2018. As the ESC Patient Forum marks its sixth anniversary, its impact on cardiovascular care is undeniable. The forum has fostered a more collaborative, inclusive approach to cardiovascular research, care, and policy which has had a transformative effect on the ESC. Indeed, person-centred care now stands as a key strategic aim in the 2023–28 ESC Strategic Plan. Six years ago under the leadership of Prof.

Feb 5, 2024 | bmccancer.biomedcentral.com | Edinburgh Napier |Sighthill Court

Of the n = 610 full-text articles assessed for eligibility. N = 374 were excluded as these were letters, editorials, commentaries, perspectives, case reports, opinion pieces and news reports on MBC; including n = 130 studies that did not report on MBC experiences and perceptions; and n = 62 that were MBC related reviews (see Fig. 2).

Jun 15, 2023 | academic.oup.com | Sighthill Court |Edinburgh Napier |Sophia Antipolis

Patient advocacy is an important aspect of healthcare policymaking; patients are the primary stakeholders in healthcare, and their voices and perspectives must be considered when developing healthcare policies. From a political perspective, patients are the voters, and therefore their needs are a priority. Advocacy can take many forms, including public awareness campaigns, lobbying efforts, and grassroots organizing.