I am participating in a very special event with Cancer Care Ontario, which will provide direction on the use of information technology to help with the transformation of the care delivery model to a more participatory and collaborative approach.  It’s a big topic and every little push helps.  Even though it’s related to the Ontario health care system, changes in this area are shared internationally.

As part of the overall event, we are hosting a Live Chat on the Caring Voices website on Wednesday, June 3 from 8:00 to 9:00 Eastern time.  I would really appreciate it if you could join in, even to just “lurk” (but preferably to chat), and send this to anyone you know who might be interested in participating, including any other patients, survivors and caregivers you may know.

Here is the text of the invitation with instructions on how to join:

Have your say with Cancer Care Ontario (CCO) and be part of turning ideas into action – Live Chat with Dr. Carol Sawka, VP of Clinical Programs and Quality Initiatives at CCO. 

Maybe you’ve already shared with friends, family, and others the frustrations and challenges of your cancer journey.  Now let CCO know how you think things can be improved.  Let your voice be heard!

CCO is developing a plan to improve the patient experience along the cancer journey.  Part of that includes hosting an event in partnership with the Cancer Quality Council of Ontario (CQCO) to look at how technology can be used to improve your care (or the care of your loved ones).  How?  By creating a more participatory model of care between patients, caregivers and providers through technology.  And by empowering patients, caregivers, and providers through tools that help navigate the system and connect people with each other.

Your chance to weigh in on these important issues is coming up on June 3rd at 8pm Eastern on www.CaringVoices.ca.  We welcome participation from patients, caregivers and providers.  Your thoughts, ideas, and concerns will help inform the discussion at the event and the CCO plan for improving the patient experience. 

To join this chat log on to www.CaringVoices.ca; create a user name and password and on the evening of the chat click on the link to “Join” from the events calendar.  Once you have registered on www.CaringVoices.ca be sure to check out the other great events, resources and forums.

If you have any questions please contact CaringVoices.ca through the “Contact Us” link or at survivorship@uhn.on.ca.

Thanks everybody.

Posted by Doug