Advocate Quote by Dave deBronkart
“I advocate for a totally new view of the role of the patient: patient as engaged partner, not passive recipient.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Patient Engagement Talk, 2015
The quote argues that patients should be active collaborators in healthcare rather than passive receivers of care.
In simple terms: Patients should be partners, not just recipients.
Key Takeaway
Treat patients as partners.
Themes
healthcare
patient empowerment
collaboration
Mood
empathetic
inspirational
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- clinical visits
- health IT design
- patient education
- policy development
Key Concepts
shared decision-making
patient-centered care
Questions to Reflect On
- How can clinicians foster true partnership?
- What barriers prevent patient engagement?
A Different Perspective
Patients may lack medical knowledge to fully engage without support.
