[A patient-expert in patient education. The story of practice]

The notion of patient-expert has existed in France since the years 2000 and has been used by patients' associations, notably the Association François Aupetit (AFA). Patrick Helle, who suffers from a chronic inflammatory disease, holds a degree in therapeutic education. He organizes and hosts workshops on this topic, alone or in cooperation with healthcare professionals at three public hospitals. This patient-expert serves as a bridge between caregivers and patients, sharing his experience as a patient and transmitting experiential knowledge. He shares his story with us.