Championing Patient / Family / Caregiver Partnership with Julie Drury

<p>Julie Drury is the Strategic Lead - Patient Partnership for the Canadian Foundation for Healthcare Improvement. Julie is passionate about the potential of patient / family / caregiver engagement, partnership and leadership in health and healthcare. As the mother of a child who was diagnosed with SIFD, a rare form of mitochondrial disease, Julie has particular experience in system navigation, complex care, care coordination, palliative care, and patient safety.</p> <p>Julie bravely shares the story of her daughter, Kate, and her own experiences as a mom with the healthcare system. Julie recounts how Kate received great care as well as devastating harm. This journey has contributed to Julie's path in becoming a passionate advocate for patient / family / caregiver partnership.</p> <p>With a focus on the opportunity for positive change Julie shares how healthcare professionals and clinicians need to shift their thinking in order to move from a perspective of "doing for or doing to" to one of "doing with". As a true champion for patient / family / caregiver partnership and engagement Julie also highlights how COVID-19 has impacted the lived experiences of patient / family/ caregivers and why we must not lose sight of the important goal of a partnership approach. Julie talks about being "gently fierce" in her approach and how healthcare professionals can lead from a new place.</p>