How To Have A Patient-Focused Conference: Thoughts On Day Two

The kick-off of day two of the ePharma Summit started an inspiring dialogue about peer support for patients and having mindful and intentional impact. Matthew Zachary spoke about his "Stupid Cancer Story" and how patient/peer support groups saved his life. Judy Sewards spoke on how getting too focused on our numbers and technology can distract us from providing meaningful impact to the industry and to patients. I was excited to extend my enthusiasm from day one onto the agenda for day two.As we moved forward throughout the day, I became attuned to a few missing pieces and, unfortunately, a few disappointing factors of the event. Patient Included™ was mentioned at the opening remarks for day two, with a fantastic emphasis on the fact that ePharma and WEGO Health invited patients on scholarship to attend the conference and provide coverage of their experiences and perspective in real time (like me!). This year was the first year that ePharma brought the patients to the table. It's important to note what it means to be Patients Included™. If you review their website, you will find specific criteria and clauses that makes an event or conference Patients Included™. There is also accreditation that comes along with that. For example, Patients or caregivers with experience relevant to the conference’s central theme actively participate in the design and planning of the event, including the selection of themes, topics and speakers.Patients or caregivers wi...
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