Patient voices in rheumatology| British Society for Rheumatology

Overview

An informative and collaborative day aimed at a clinical audience to deepen their understanding of patient perspectives and enhance their clinical approach for better outcomes.

Date

7 March 2025

Venue

The University of Chicago Booth, London

This one-day event brings together rheumatology professionals and patient advocates for a day of education and collaboration that places patient perspectives at the forefront of clinical practice.

The day will focus on essential topics such as communication, advocacy, self-management, diversity, and disability to bridge a gap between clinical expertise and patient experience. It will also cover how patient voices can enhance understanding and improve patient outcomes, support service design, and quality improvement.

More information will be announced soon.

Pricing

Members

Non-members

Level 1: consultant, allied specialty consultant and pharma representative

£225

+VAT

Level 2: rheumatology specialty trainee, foundation trainee, GP and specialty doctor

£175

+VAT

Level 3: allied health professional, clinical academic, nurse, non-clinical scientist, psychologists, physician associates, pharmacists, retired and other

£130

+VAT

Level 1: consultant, allied specialty consultant and pharma representative

£340

+VAT

Level 2: rheumatology specialty trainee, foundation trainee, GP and specialty doctor

£250

+VAT

Level 3: allied health professional, clinical academic, nurse, non-clinical scientist, psychologists, physician associates, pharmacists, retired and other

Patient voices in rheumatology

Overview

Patient voices in rheumatology 2025

Friday 7 March, London

Pricing

Level 1: consultant, allied specialty consultant and pharma representative

Level 2: rheumatology specialty trainee, foundation trainee, GP and specialty doctor

Level 3: allied health professional, clinical academic, nurse, non-clinical scientist, psychologists, physician associates, pharmacists, retired and other

Level 1: consultant, allied specialty consultant and pharma representative

Level 2: rheumatology specialty trainee, foundation trainee, GP and specialty doctor

Level 3: allied health professional, clinical academic, nurse, non-clinical scientist, psychologists, physician associates, pharmacists, retired and other

2025 draft programme

Morning

09:00 - 14:00

Afternoon

14:00 - 17:30

Patient voices in rheumatology

Overview

Patient voices in rheumatology 2025

Friday 7 March, London

Pricing

Level 1: consultant, allied specialty consultant and pharma representative

Level 2: rheumatology specialty trainee, foundation trainee, GP and specialty doctor

Level 3: allied health professional, clinical academic, nurse, non-clinical scientist, psychologists, physician associates, pharmacists, retired and other

Level 1: consultant, allied specialty consultant and pharma representative

Level 2: rheumatology specialty trainee, foundation trainee, GP and specialty doctor

Level 3: allied health professional, clinical academic, nurse, non-clinical scientist, psychologists, physician associates, pharmacists, retired and other

2025 draft programme

Morning

09:00 - 14:00

TIME

SESSION

SPEAKERS

09:00 - 09:30

Arrival, Registration, and Refreshments

09:30 - 09:45

Welcome and Introduction to the day

Session 1: Communication

09:45 - 10:30

Language of consultation

10:30 - 11:00

Patient experiences

11:00 - 11:30

Break

Session 2: Advocacy and Self-Management

11:30 - 12:00

Shared decision making

12:00 - 12:30

Self-management and changing behaviours

12:30 - 13:00

Patient experiences

13:00 - 14:00

Lunch

Afternoon

14:00 - 17:30

TIME

SESSION

SPEAKERS

Session 3: Disability and Diversity

14:00 - 14:30

What disability is and isn’t

14:30 - 15:00

Patient experiences

15:00 - 15:30

Break

Session 4: Integrating patient voices into working practice

15:30 - 15:50

Patient involvement in service design

15:50 - 16:10

Patient involvement in research and quality improvement

16:10 - 16:30

Using patient voices as a transformation tool

16:30 - 17:15

Keynote lecture: Patient advocate perspective

17:15 - 17:30

Summary and closing remarks

Using patient voices as a transformation tool 