Why Partnership Is at the Core of Effective Healthcare

Discover how a cancer survivor's journey led to the creation of a groundbreaking patient advocacy program in this inspiring TED talk. Learn about attorney Meg Gaines' personal battle with terminal ovarian cancer and the risky surgery that saved her life. Explore how this experience motivated her to become a patient advocate, leveraging her legal background to empower patients in making informed healthcare decisions. Gain insights into the formation of the Center for Patient Partnerships, an innovative program training future healthcare professionals across disciplines to become better patient advocates. Understand the importance of collaborative healthcare design between patients and clinicians, and how this partnership approach can revolutionize patient care. Delve into Gaines' compelling argument for putting patient care at the forefront of healthcare systems and practices.