Transforming Health Through Patient Empowerment

“Transforming Health Through Patient Empowerment.” 

This is a series of 6 training sessions being organised by Malta Health Network between September 2025 and February 2026.

Session 1: Shared Decision making was addressed by Dr Gertrude Buttigieg and Prof Anthony Serracino Inglott

Dr Gertrude Buttigieg: Shared Decision Making 

Shared Decision Making Patient Academy

Prof A. Serracino  Inglott: Transforming Health Through Patient Empowerment

 

Session 2 : Understanding Patient Empowerment

Dr. Adrianne Grech: What is Patient Empowerment? Moving from passive recipient to active participant, and the benefits of being an empowered patient.

Mr. Chris Vella: Your rights as a patient: Covering access to medical information, informed consent and shared decision-making, and the role of patient organizations in advocacy and support.

Dr Adrienne Grech: What is patient empowerment?

Mr Chris Vella Your Rights as a Patient

Session 3: Navigating the Health Care System

Dr. Jason Bonnici & Dr Jacques Galea Souchet : Building a strong patient- doctor relationship

Mr. Joe Debono: Navigating challenges in Health Care

Building a Strong Patient-Doctor Relationship

Navigating Secondary Healthcare Services in Malta: Access, Options and practical advice

This project has been funded by the Training Initiatives Scheme (TIS) managed by the Malta Council for the Voluntary Sector (MCVS) supported by the Ministry for Inclusion and the Voluntary Sector (MIV) together with the logistical support of the Malta Medicines Authority and Browns’ Pharmacy and Vivian Corporation as sponsors.