Decisions Quote by Dave deBronkart
“Please, let patients help improve healthcare. Let patients help steer our decisions, strategic and practical. Let patients help define what value in medicine is.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Patient Advocacy Conference, 2015
Empowering patients to shape healthcare decisions ensures services reflect real needs and values.
In simple terms: Patients should guide healthcare design.
Key Takeaway
Include patients in decision making.
Themes
patient empowerment
healthcare design
value assessment
Mood
hopeful
collaborative
Type
inspirational
practical
When to use this quote
- policy development
- clinical trial design
- service improvement
- education programs
Key Concepts
shared decision making
patient-centered care
Questions to Reflect On
- How can patient insights be balanced with clinical evidence?
- What structures ensure diverse patient voices?
A Different Perspective
Patients may lack technical expertise, risking impractical solutions.
