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In this presentation, Robin Brittain, a patient representative for the National Joint Registry (NJR), discusses the critical role that patient involvement plays within the organization. Emphasizing the importance of having patients at the center of joint surgery, Brittain outlines how patient representatives ensure that the NJR's initiatives are relevant and beneficial to those affected by joint surgery.
After the decision to expand patient representation, a new patient network is developed to foster greater engagement, incorporating diverse voices from patients and carers. The network aims to provide significant input into the NJR's activities, ensuring that patient experiences and perspectives inform decision-making and strategies.
Brittain stresses that involving patients is not only a responsibility but a moral obligation, advocating for meaningful engagement rather than tokenism. The NJR, through data monitoring and analysis, aims to improve surgical outcomes and safety for patients, attesting to the success of patient representatives in shaping its work.
The upcoming recruitment of additional members for the patient network is highlighted, as is the NJR's commitment to transparency and collaboration with diverse stakeholders. Brittain calls for interested individuals to join the network, stressing the network's potential to enhance public engagement and improve joint surgery practices.