I met with Mary Minniti and Sharon Sheremeta today regarding patient education. A work team is to be formed with Sharon as the lead and me as the liason to P2. Our primary deliverables will be:
(1) Database of all current resources for patient education and evaluation of all resources for compatibility with the goals of P2.
(2) Spread of the IOM aims and rules - educate educators on this view and create a process for creating and evaluating educational materials that is consistent with these goals.
(3) Research and implementation of electronic education for patients (e.g. development of patient web sites)
I'm hopeful that we will be educating the patients and community on what this "new health care system" is that we're creating and provide information on how to navigate it most effectively and how to get the most out of it. I'm hoping we will successfully involve numerous patients in the process of creation.
Another arm of P2 beginning to reach out.
