The Voice of Cancer Patients and Their Families
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Mission
The Patient and Family Advisory Council creates a partnership between patients, family members and the health care team, which:
- Strengthens communication between parties
- Promotes integration of care and services
- Minimizes apprehension and fear
- Promotes excellence in prevention, treatment, education and research
- Provides access to cancer related information, education and support
Our Goals
- Improve the flow of information and sharing of knowledge between patients, families and the oncology health care team
- Empower patients, families and staff through continuous education
- Identify and address patient and family needs of all kinds (body, mind and spirit) throughout the cancer journey
- Enhance ongoing collaboration and cooperation among clinicians, patients and families for the benefit of the patient’s health care team (primary care doctor, consultants, specialists and others)
- Protect the patient’s dignity and ensure safety
- Ensure the best possible medical and emotional outcome for the patient and their family members
- Participate in the planning and development of patient and family satisfaction initiatives, new facilities and facility renovation
Join Us!
We are always looking for patients and family members willing to commit to:
- Meet monthly (approximately two hours each month) with Cancer Center leadership, physicians and staff
- Work as a team
- Share experiences
- Provide honest feedback
- Respect the perspective of others
- Meet with other patients and families
- Work on projects during the monthly meeting and occasionally outside the monthly meeting
- Educate the leadership and staff
- Work to enhance the patient and family experience
- Transform cancer care
- Attend orientation programs
- Meet with patients and families about their experiences
To become a member of the Patient and Family Advisory Council, contact Sandi Kenkel, manager of Radiation Oncology and PFAC coordinator, at 314.653.4498 or by e-mail.
