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Introduction

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Why do Patient and Public Involvement (PPI): 'It is much more important to know what sort of a patient has a disease than what sort of a disease a patient has' William Osler 1889

  • GMC requirement

'Medicine involves personal interaction with people, as well as the application of science and technical skills'

Tomorrow's Doctors (2009)- From the Forward by Professor Peter Rubin

  • Improvement of student experience

'This [Patient Involvement] really boosted my confidence for talking with patients in the future'

Leeds Medical Students

  • For patients and carers - improvement to health, better Dr relationship

'Being a member of the PCC gives me purpose to get up and not give in to my illness. It has given me a new lease of life. My confidence and my wellbeing have improved so much. I am a different person because of my involvement.'

Joannie Tate Patient | Carer Community (PCC) Member

Author: Jools Symons (Patient and Public Involvement Manager)

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