Research and other patient partner opportunities
Introduction
Patient partners are those with lived experience, caregivers and/or family who collaborate with researchers to provide their unique perspectives through the research process.
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The inclusion of patient partners in research results in the following (see here):
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Improved patient safety
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Better health outcomes
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Reduced health care costs
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Better decision-making.
If you want to share your patient experience, below is a list of projects currently seeking patient partners. When choosing a project, consider the following:
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Do you fit the listed criteria?
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Do you have the requisite time and energy to commit fully to the project?
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Can you participate from home or will the project require your attendance elsewhere?​
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Opportunities
Public Survey: After-Hours Care
The College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC (CPSBC) is updating one of its practice standards, which outlines physicians' and surgeons' responsibilities for providing medical care outside of regular office hours. We're seeking public input to ensure the standard reflects patients' needs and expectations and to understand how patients currently receive care after hours.
Open to: Participants across the province
Deadline: January 19, 2026
Read more about the opportunity and RSVP
Patient and Family Advisors, Access to Service Project – Victoria Hospice Society
Victoria Hospice Society is seeking to engage people with lived experience with a life-limiting condition – either personally or through supporting a loved one. The purpose of this engagement is to gather meaningful patient, family and caregiver insights.
Open to: Participants across the province (participants ARE NOT required to be PVN members)
Deadline: December 31, 2025
Physician Quality Improvement (PQI) Projects at The Providence Health Care (PHC) and Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)
PHC/ VCH PQI Program aims to enhance Quality Improvement (QI) capacity, build connections, and create a continuous improvement culture to transform our local health system. Patient partners will share their lived or living experience as a patient or family member by partnering with physicians who have their own unique quality improvement projects.
Open to: Participants from Fraser Valley and Lower Mainland region (participants ARE NOT required to be PVN members)
Deadline: January 10, 2026
Invitation to Join OurHealthData Movement
Across Canada, there’s growing momentum to rethink how health data is accessed, shared, and used - and the public needs a strong voice in that future. OurHealthData is a new movement designed to empower and bring Canadians together to understand and shape the responsible use of health data!
Open to: Participants across Canada
Deadline: March 31
Read more about the opportunity and RSVP