Patient Empowerment Training 2023
Launch of Patient Empowerment Training Sessions
November 2022
In November 2022 MHN launched The Patient Empowerment Training sessions. This also served to commemorate MHN 15 years anniversary since it has been founded.
For this event MHN was honored with the presence of Hon. Julia Farrugia Portelli, Minister for Inclusion, Voluntary Organisation and Consumer Rights, and also with the presence of the Shadow Minister for Health Hon Dr. Stephen Spiteri.
Speech for the Occasion by MHN Chairperson Ms Gertrude Buttigieg
Speech by Past Chairperson of MHN Mr Anthony Guillaumier
Speech by Hon. Julia Farrugia Portelli
Speech by Hon. Dr Stephen Spiteri
Patient Empowerment Training session 1:
Access To Services
12th January 2023
On the 12th January 2023 MHN held its 1st Patient Empowerment Training session on Access to Services.
The Speakers were:
Dr. Patrick Farrugia who spoke about making proper use of A&E Department
Dr. Glenn Garcia who spoke about how and where to seek help in the Community and accessing health services in particular public health services.
Dr. Glenn Garcia presentation (pdf): An overview of the Primary HealthCare Services and Facilities-
Dr. Patrick Farrugia presentation (pdf): Health network A&E Department
Information on Telemedicine services offered by Primary Care Malta (pdf)
Patient Empowerment Training session 2:
What we need to know about antibiotics and Antimicrobial resistance.
27th January 2023
On the 27th January 2023 MHN held its 2nd Patient Empowerment Training Session on What we need to know about antibiotics and antimicrobial resistance.
The speakers were;
Profs. Michael Borg who spoke about making proper use of antibiotics
Mr.Mariano Votta who spoke about antibiotics and anti microbial resistance.
Mr.Mariano Votta pdf Presentation
Profs. Michael Borg pdf Presentation
Patient Empowerment Training session 3:
Patient Rights
7th February 2023
On the 7th february 2023 MHN held its 3rd Patient Empowerment training session on Patient Rights.
The speakers were:
Profs. Ray Galea (Commisioner for health within the Office of The Ombudsman)
Mr.Christopher Vella ( Vice Chairperson of Malta Health Network)
Patient Empowerment Training Session 4:
Self -Management
9th March 2023
On the 9th March 2023 MHN hold its 4th Patient Empowerment Training Session. This session focused on Self-Management.
This session was delivered by:
Dr. Mario Grixti who spoke about Self-Management in Diabetes
Dr. Mariella Borg Buontempo who spoke about Self-Management programme organised by The Health Promotion Department
Patient Empowerment Training Session 5:
Safe use of Medicine
23rd March 2023
On the 23rd March 2023 MHN hold its 5th and final Patient Empowerment Training Session on Safe Use of Medicine.
During this session Hon. Dr. Jo Etienne Abela was also invited and he gave a short message to those present.
This session was delivered by:
Mr. Benjamin Micallef and Ms. Sarah Hili who spoke about safety Use of medicine.
The project has been funded through The Training Initiative Scheme by the MCVS and further supported by The Malta Medicines Authority
