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Cinzia Colombo1, Lorenzo Moja, Marien Gonzalez-Lorenzo
1Laboratory for Medical Research and Consumer Involvement, Mario Negri Institute for Pharmacological Research, Milan, Italy.
Abstract:
Different strategies have been developed across countries to foster citizens' and patients' involvement, from health policies to patients' active participation in decisions regarding their health. The spectrum varies from systems where patients lead the reform of health care services, to others where a paternalistic approach still limits patients' autonomy in decision-making. This paper describes: (1) different interventions for involving patients; (2) experiences to promote consumer evidence-based advocacy; and (3) barriers to consumer involvement in health system reforms, including vested interests in patients' associations. Citizens' involvement in health systems can vary substantially, but is gaining increasing weight.
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