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Patient Partners are members of the public who assist in the practice and learning sessions by being available to speak to and be examined by our students. There is no prior training or experiences necessary to be selected to join the Programme, all we ask is that a Patient Partner be willing to help, reliable and most importantly have a good sense of humour!
Patient Partners may role play a health problem from a scenario (short description of symptoms and how they have been affecting you, as well as a social and medical history) so that medical and dental students can practise interviewing patients away from the hussle and bussle of a busy hospital ward. Patient Partners may also be used for non-invasive procedures/examinations (for example, the taking of a blood pressure, listening to a patient’s lungs or having joints examined/put through normal movements).
There is no prior training or experiences necessary, all we ask is that you are willing to help, reliable and most importantly have a good sense of humour! Good support is provided to all volunteers and all help makes a difference and is greatly appreciated.
For more details please contact us at Email: patientpp@abdn.ac.uk or Tel 01224 437887. Further information about volunteering with us is also available at: https://www.abdn.ac.uk/suttie-centre/clinical-skills/patient-partner-programme.php
Experience required
There is no prior training or experiences necessary, all we ask is that you are willing to help, reliable and most importantly have a good sense of humour!
Travel details
Usually you would come to the Clinical Skills Centre, based in the Suttie Centre on the Foresterhill site. Occasionally, you may be asked to help elsewhere on site. If you incur travelling expenses, we do reimburse you.
Travel expenses
Travel expenses are paid every 4 weeks, allowance is paid per mile travelled by car or travel tickets reimbursed.
You are provided with refreshments before each session. During student examinations, you are provided with refreshments during breaks.
Support
Training details
Excellent support and relevant training provided to all volunteers. You can have as much training as you feel that you need before you see any students. We also meet regularly after you see students for more training and to review how you feel that you are getting on. We do run larger group information-giving group sessions. Once a year we also organise a ‘Thank You' lunch for all volunteers. A representative from the medical school makes a thank you speech and lets you know of any relevant news.
Restrictions
Minimum age: 18
We are currently only looking for anyone under 45 and men of any age.
Frequency & commitment
Flexible times available to suit volunteers-all help is greatly appreciated.
Volunteers (aged 18-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.
Find out more
Please fill out this form to register your interest in the opportunity Volunteer Patients with University of Aberdeen Patient Partner Programme
Your email address and phone number will only be used by the organisation/TSI you are contacting to discuss in more detail the opportunity you are enquiring about.
Your details and message will be sent to:
Marie Douglas, University of Aberdeen Patient Partner Programme
Marie Douglas, University of Aberdeen Patient Partner Programme
Email address: patientpp@abdn.ac.uk
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