Self-Care
Raising Awareness, affecting change
Three-pronged approach: – Research – Awareness – Advocacy Key Activities
Willemsen KR, Harrington G. From Patient to Resource: The Role of Self-Care in Patient-Centered Care of Minor Ailments. SelfCare 2012;3(3): – Survey among 1200 Canadians on Minor Ailments (self-treatment of minor ailments, doctor visits and pharmacy minor ailment schemes) 2015 – Survey of 1600 Canadians with 4 different minor ailments, explored financial drivers 2015 – Additional analysis of Minor Ailments Survey data (Canadians with drug plans more likely to visit doctor) 2015/2016 – Value of self care (switch) in Canada Self-Care Research
International Self Care Day
ISC Day Gov’t Listing Web content E-kit to 304 MPs News Release Self-Care Quiz Article to key contacts Key Activities
Self-Care Tax Relief