Patient Partner Stories

Testimonials

Read what our current Patient Partners are saying about the program:

… authentic collaborative culture … is embedded within all branches of the organization. It is quite impressive and I am proud to be a part of such a forward thinking organization.
– UHN Patient Partner

I was treated as a valued member of the team and my input helped shape the final outcome…
– UHN Patient Partner

Being treated as an equal and valued member of the team. My lived experience, expertise and time freely spent was acknowledged and appreciated.
– UHN Patient Partner

Overall it has been one of the best volunteer experiences I have had to date. I really like the flexible engagement model where patient partners are engaged based on their interests and availability...I find it really easy to integrate being a patient partner into my life when I can join projects that my schedule allows and that I am not letting anyone down if I have other engagements due to work or life.
– UHN Patient Partner

[Projects] are interesting, fulfilling, challenging and I feel privileged to take part.
– UHN Patient Partner

My participation in various initiatives has been rewarding in many ways. By sharing my lived experience, my effort and time commitment, in return I get to meet many great people and expand my learning experience.
– UHN Patient Partner

I feel that my participation makes a difference to UHN.
– UHN Patient Partner

I am so impressed by level of expertise, commitment and passion that the staff at UHN have. …our health care providers and UHN staff that I have met have demonstrated that they are open to new ideas and ways of improving patient care. I am so appreciative and honoured that I can contribute to this goal. The teams I have worked with always make me feel that my ideas and feedback are welcomed. As a Patient partner, I truly feel like a valued member of the team.
– UHN Patient Partner