Primary Care - Fraser Health

How do providers and patients benefit?Participants gain knowledge and tactics to increase collaboration between GPs, patients and families, withthe aim of improving the experience of care and clinical outcomes.• Providers are relieved of some burden as patients are guided to assume more appropriateresponsibility for their own health, prevention and self-management.• Providers can gain more efficient patient management, and increased practice efficiency.• The approach supports a shift from reactive to more proactive and preventive care, to reducepressures on providers as well as the system.• As patients and their families are more integrated in care as informed partners, they will also benefitfrom stronger choice, voice and role.When and where is this happening?• Patient as Partner activities and education series starts in January 2009.• Patients are participating in planning committees starting in 2009 in the three Integrated HealthNetworks in White Rock/South Surrey, New Westminster and Surrey.Opportunities for GPs to participate• The Education Series is open to all GPs in the Fraser Health region. Visit the website link below for alist of dates and information.• GPs are compensated for their time during and between the Learning sessions at GP sessionalrates.Additional information and resourcesInstitute for Family Centered Care: www.familycenteredcare.orgPatient as Partner Information & Publications: www.impactbc.ca/PatientsasPartnersPrograms for providers in the Fraser Health region: www.fraserhealth.ca/services/primarycareContact informationPamela Fennell, Patient as Partner Project CoordinatorE-mail: Pamela.Fennell@fraserhealth.caPhone Number: 604.519.8542PC.04.21.09