Patient Expert – Introduction Course – Pre-Course Reflection Patient Expert - Introduction Course - Pre-Course Reflection Subscribe Thank you for joining the Patient Expert Introduction Course. This short questionnaire helps us understand participants’ starting points before the course begins.There are no right or wrong answers.Please answer based on your current thoughts and experiences.Basic InformationFirst NameLast NameUnderstanding Patient ExpertiseWhat do you think a “patient expert” is? (Open answer)What do you think patient experts do? (Open answer)Healthcare Systems & EngagementBefore starting this programme, how familiar are you with the idea of patients contributing to healthcare systems or decision-making? Not familiar at all Slightly familiar Somewhat familiar Familiar Very familiar Not sure yetHow confident do you currently feel about sharing your lived experience to help improve services, systems, or policies? Not confident at all Slightly confident Somewhat confident Confident Very confident Not sure yetLeadership & ParticipationHow confident do you feel about speaking with professionals (for example healthcare providers, organisations, or policy makers) about patient experiences? Not confident at all Slightly confident Somewhat confident Confident Very confident Not sure yetHow confident do you feel about contributing your ideas in group discussions or collaborative projects? Not confident at all Slightly confident Somewhat confident Confident Very confident Not sure yetConnection & CommunityHow connected do you currently feel to other people with similar experiences of illness or disability? Not connected at all Slightly connected Somewhat connected Connected Very connectedHow often do you feel understood by people around you regarding your experience? Rarely Sometimes Often Most of the time AlwaysSupport & WellbeingHow supported do you currently feel in your journey with illness or disability? Not supported at all Slightly supported Somewhat supported Supported Very supportedSense of DirectionRight now, how clear do you feel about how your lived experience could contribute to positive change? Not clear at all Slightly clear Somewhat clear Clear Very clear Not sure yetRight now, how clear do you feel about your potential role as a patient expert? Not clear at all Slightly clear Somewhat clear Clear Very clear Not sure yetSubmit