The Empowered Patient Conference
Saturday, November 7th, 2009
9:00am – 4:30pm (registration begins at 8:00am)
Vancouver Island Conference Centre, Nanaimo BC
101 Gordon Street, Nanaimo, B.C.
Would you like to play a meaningful role in your health care decisions?
Would you like to develop the knowledge and power to advocate for yourself within the health care system?
Attend The Empowered Patient Conference and hear from a range of people who are helping patients to improve safety. Leave empowered – knowing what to say and what to do to get the health care you deserve.
Conference Speakers
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Julia Hallisy – founder and author of The Empowered Patient, co-founder of The Empowered Patient Coalition
Keynote Speaker: Helen Haskell – founder and president of Mothers Against Medical Error, co-founder of The Empowered Patient Coalition
Alan Cassels – drug policy researcher at the University of Victoria, co-author of Selling Sickness
Dr. Malcolm Maclure – UBC professor, epidemiologist and British Columbia Chair in Patient Safety
Kelly McQuillen – Director, Patients as Partners, BC Ministry of Health Services
Dr. Don Nixdorf – Executive Director of the British Columbia Chiropractic Association/College of Chiropractors of British Columbia, co-author of Squandering Billions – Health Care in Canada
Susan Precious – Vancouver lawyer specializing in health law
Dr. Raymond Shred – Nanaimo Registered Psychologist who works with people affected by trauma
Dr. Keith White – General Practitioner, co-chair of Education for Quality Improvement in Patient Care
Terence Young - MP Oakville, Ontario and author of Death by Prescription
Who should attend?
This event was initiated by patients for patients, caregivers and the general public.
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This event is part of Canadian Patient Safety Week.
This is not a for-profit event. All proceeds will be donated to patient safety initiatives.
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