| “I appreciate the opportunity for my child to have a chance to give feedback—role
reversal—we get to be the teachers … Residents were open to hear our input …”
—A Family Faculty Member |
| “This was without a doubt one of the best things I did my intern year. I think constantly about
the lessons I learned that afternoon. It helps me through every day. Can’t praise it (the family faculty
experience) enough.”
—A Medical Resident |
The Benefits of Family Faculty Programs for Health Care Professionals, Patients and Family Members
Patient and family faculty programs benefit all involved.
- Introducing health professionals and trainees to family-centered concepts during their training fosters lasting attitudes and practices.
- Families and patients benefit by knowing that their their stories and experiences can serve as a catalyst for change or an affirmation for those who instinctively practice family-centered care.
- The experience of teaching can be empowering patients and families.
- Patients and families appreciate the opportunity to "give back" something of value for the care they have received.
- Patient and family faculty programs strengthen an institutional commitment to family-centered care.
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