Conference Overview - The Empowered Patient Conference, Vancouver Island Conference Center - Including the Patient in Patient Safety

The Empowered Patient Conference
Saturday, November 7th, 2009

9:00am – 4:30pm (registration begins at 8:00am)
Vancouver Island Conference Centre, Nanaimo BC
101 Gordon Street, Nanaimo, B.C.
Would you like to play a meaningful role in your health care decisions?
Would you like to develop the knowledge and power to advocate for yourself within the health care system?

The Empowered Patient Conference is a one day event where you will develop the skills and confidence to advocate for yourself. You will hear from a range of people who are helping patients to improve safety. And you will leave empowered – knowing what to say and what to do to get the health care you deserve.

Who Should Attend?


This event was initiated by patients for patients and caregivers, including members of the public and business community, consumers of conventional and alternative health care, health care advocates, anyone living with chronic health conditions, and anyone interested in making empowered health care a reality.