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Health conference to focus on patient centred care
Cayman News Service, 26 June, 2012
MCayman’s third annual free National Health Conference has been set
for October 18-20 at the Ritz Carlton and will focus on “Patient-Centred
Care: Achieving Quality Outcomes". Officials said that the conference
is not just for professionals and experts in the field but for everyone
and urged the public to attend and seize the opportunity to participate
in defining the health policies that will affect them and generations
to come. HSA Director Lizzette Yearwood said a patient-centred approach
was integral to the new objectives laid out by the Board of the Health
Services Authority.
“The HSA was proud to report that the 2012 survey resulted in 85%
of respondents rating services received at the HSA as good or excellent,”
she said.
Speaking at a press conference announcing the dates of the event,
Health Minister Mark Scotland said expectations were high as each
annual conference helped move Cayman that much closer to the vision
of optimal health and wellbeing for all. He encouraged the medical
community, the business community, stakeholders, patients and individuals
to attend.
“Once more, we are expecting an impressive lineup of speakers. This
list includes Barbara Ficarra, an award-winning journalist, medical
blogger, media trainer and health expert. She is the creator, executive
producer and host of the 'Health in 30' radio show and writes for
the Huffington Post,” he said.
Also presenting is Cynthia Hastings-James, co-founder of Cookson James
Loyalty, whose mission is to help evolve consumer health behaviour
and thus change the face of healthcare in Canada. As more speakers
and topics are confirmed, officials said, further announcements would
be made.
A new feature has been added to the event where participants will
be able to work together looking for solutions to specific health
care issues. Working groups will be set up to address three key areas
of healthcare -- paediatric health, oncology and corporate wellness
-- ahead of the conference. These groups will then make presentations
at a two-hour moderated breakout sessions on the second day and delegates
will be invited to offer feedback. The group leaders will also be
scheduled to address two sessions for the conference as a whole.
“We are excited about the possibilities of the new break-out session
format and look forward to hearing the results from these brain trusts,”
Scotland added.
It was also announced that sponsorship packages have been revised
this year, offering more variety and options for potential sponsors.
Package details can be found on the website at www.healthcareconference.ky.
Last year, the conference was underwritten by local and international
sponsors. The ministry is once again hopeful for the same in 2012
as this allows them to host the event at little cost to the ministry
and offer it free of cost to every single resident of the Cayman Islands
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