Patient advocacy is a vital component of the healthcare system, ensuring that patients receive high-quality, patient-centered care.
Patient advocacy refers to the process of supporting and empowering patients to navigate the healthcare system, make informed decisions about their care, and access necessary resources and services. Patient advocates can be healthcare professionals, family members, or individuals who work on behalf of patients to promote their interests and well-being.
AROS advocating for the right of patients to the highest quality and safest treatment.
In its patient advocacy policy AROS is guided by several key principles and values:
- Patient-centeredness: prioritizing the needs, preferences, and values of patients
- Empowerment: supporting patients to take control of their care and make informed decisions
- Collaboration: working with healthcare providers, policymakers, and other stakeholders to promote patient interests
- Equity: promoting health equity and reducing disparities
- Accountability: ensuring that healthcare systems are accountable to patients and responsive to their needs
AROS Key Activities
- Initiate patients surveys and PROMs (patient-reported outcome measures) research
- Enhance patient engagement and empowerment through shared-decision making technologies
- Promote patient-centered care and culture change
- Improve health outcomes and quality of life.