Involving Patients and the Public

Patient and public involvement in health and social care has become a key element of government policy, and the need to listen and act on the views of patients and the public is an increasingly integral part of the planning and delivery of healthcare

Chambers, Ruth; Boath, Elizabeth; Drinkwater, Chris

Achieving a meaningful dialogue with patient and the general public. Patients and public involvement in the new NHS. Working in groups, gauging public opinion, gaining consensus. Doing it right: boring but necessary. Choosing the right method for the right reasons. Giving patients and the public more information.