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MSSU Patient/Public Partner Orientation Guide
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MSSU Patient/Public Partner Orientation Guide

This orientation guide is designed for individuals who are joining or considering joining MSSU as a Patient/Public Partner. It provides an accessible overview of patient-oriented research, MSSU’s role and values, and what partnership with research teams can look like in practice.
Provides a detailed orientation for those who would like a complete reference

We are thrilled to welcome you to our team! Thank you for choosing to join the Maritime SPOR SUPPORT Unit (MSSU) as a Patient/Public Partner.

Your expertise through your lived experience will be a valuable addition in our mission to improve the health of Maritimers through patient-oriented research. We appreciate your willingness to share your ideas with us and any part of your journey you may feel comfortable with sharing.

Sharing your voice can be a vulnerable experience, and we are committed to creating a safe and comfortable environment for all, with opportunities for growth and development to support you along the way. We strive to create a sense of belonging and empowerment within our organization. We listen and engage with our diverse communities and know that having different perspectives inspires better ideas. When patients, researchers, and health care professionals work together, that’s when we are truly able to make a difference in patients’ lives.

We are happy to offer our support throughout your role as a MSSU Patient/Public Partner. If you need anything, feel free to contact our Patient Engagement Coordinator.

If you require this resource in another format or in French, please contact us at info@mssu.ca.

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MSSU Patient/Public Partner Orientation Guide