Pearl of the Week: PFACs

Patient and Family Advisory Councils (PFACs) create an environment where patients, families, clinicians, and other team members collaborate as partners. Acknowledging the unique perspectives of your patients and encouraging them to contribute to improving your practice enhances the experience for the patient, family, and the entire care team—and results in more efficient, effective, and higher quality care.

LEARN MORE:

• Toolkit: Forming a Patient and Family Advisory Council (PFAC)
• Webinar: Fostering Physician Humanism and Connection with Patients
• Success Story: Patients Guide A Practice Through Improving Phone Triage and Office Design

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