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CANCER & TREATMENTS FOR CANCER CENTER PATIENTS PREVENTION & RISK ASSESSMENT CLINICAL TRIALS & RESEARCH LIVING WITH CANCER | |
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Home > Make a Gift > Volunteering Cancer Patient & Family AdvisorsThe partnership between patient advisors and the Cancer Center staff is based on an understanding that everyone's role is important; that what we do together is greater than what any of us can do separately.Our mission is:
To assure the delivery of the highest standard of patient-family centered care in the adult cancer
areas of the University of Michigan Health System and the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center through
an effective partnership of patients, families, healthcare providers and the community.
Cancer Patient & Family Advisory Board:In order to best achieve the goals of the board, our members serve between 2-3 years, so that there will always be some experienced board members who can help new members get oriented. Therefore, we are always ready to accept new applications for membership. However, we annually review the applications in May. Advisors:Patients and their family members have an essential role in guiding the work we do at the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center and throughout the University of Michigan Health System. Through a partnership with Cancer Center faculty, staff and patient advisory board members will promote excellence in cancer and family centered care.Would I be a good advisor?:
Are you able to communicate and work with families and staff whose backgrounds, experiences and styles may be different from yours? Do you listen well? Do you have a positive approach and an ability to share and see many different points of view? Are you enthusiastic about the Cancer Center's mission of excellence in patient care, education and research? Do you have an ability to share both positive and negative experiences in a constructive way? Do you have time to be an active participant in meetings and other board activities (some committee work such as reviewing materials will allow participation from home)? If you've answered yes to the questions above, then please join us! Help us create the ideal environment for the best cancer care possible. Who is a successful advisor / board member?The University of Michigan Health System and Comprehensive Cancer Center's Cancer Patient & Family Advisory Board and its committees are comprised of members who:
Members may also need to: More InformationIf you have questions or comments about the Patient & Family Advisory Board, OR if you think it's right for you, please contact Karen Hammelef, director of Patient & Family Support Services, at Cancer-Support-Services@med.umich.edu.Patient & Family Advisory Board Members Patient & Family Advisory Board Documents and Forms
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