Developing a patient and public involvement panel for quality improvement

Patient Focused Reports, Guidance | Published: 01 Nov 2017

While much of the information in this guide is still relevant some of the references and terms are out of date. HQIP will not be updating the guide itself but will continue to add relevant links and resources to the Involving Patients section of the website.

A step-by-step guide to developing an effective patient-led panel.

This guide is suitable for patients, the public, and staff working in quality improvement in NHS healthcare provider organisations.

Although the guide has been written for use in healthcare, many of its recommendations can be adapted for use in social care settings, to help care provider organisations involve service users, carers, family member and other advocates in the quality improvement process.

Updated: November 2017

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Developing a patient and public involvement panel for quality improvement