The Society for Participatory Medicine Strengthens Advocacy for True Healthcare Collaboration

New leadership roles within SPM better align the organization to advance its mission of advancing participatory healthcare  BOSTON—April 1, 2021—The Society for Participatory Medicine (SPM), the preeminent organization in promoting true collaboration among patients, caregivers and healthcare professionals, today announces organizational changes that will strengthen its advocacy for participatory medicine. As part of these efforts, Dr. Danny Sands will transition his role to chief advocacy officer and chairman emeritus, where he will publicly promote the organization’s mission. Mary Hennings has been named interim board chair, tasked with leading the organization’s operations. In Dr. Sands’ new role, he will serve as ambassador to SPM, publicly representing the Society, acting as a liaison and assisting in fundraising efforts. He will also be actively involved in the organization’s major campaigns, including the Participatory Medicine Manifesto, a call to action for patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals to pledge to actively engage and work towards creating a collaborative, inclusive, compassionate, and mutually respectful healthcare environment. “Our healthcare system faces significant challenges of cost, quality, and patient and clinician satisfaction,” said Dr. Danny Sands, a co-founder and new chief advocacy officer for the Society for Participatory Medicine. “Participatory medicine—collaboration between the patient and the healthcare...
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