Person-centered care is key to improving health outcomes and quality. True patient engagement cannot be effective without, of course, the patient! Whether you're a patient or family caregiver, feel free to download and share the tools and information below.

This site provides resources for patients and their family members on how to get started as a patient partner and ultimately transform care.

Top Five

Ways to Get Involved in Improving Clinical Practice

1. Ask your healthcare provider if there is a way for you to be involved in improving care. For example, ask if they have a patient-family advisory council.
2. Come to the doctor’s appointment prepared. Bring a notepad with questions, your medication list and any other pertinent personal healthcare information.
3. Tell your care provider what your health goals are.
4. Ask that a Care Partner of family member be present and engaged for all conversations about your health.
5. Let your care team know how you like to receive information.