Position Statement on partnership in Health and Social Services
The purpose of this position statement is to take stock of the science of partnership as it develops in Quebec and elsewhere in the world. It brings together and clarifies the roles of population forces that are essential to co-construction in healthcare. The document provides an overview of the continuum of partnership in the health trajectory of individuals, highlighting the relevance, importance, and value of this approach.
Directory of specialized resources in healthcare partnerships in Quebec
Are you interested in breaking down silos in health and social services? Find specialized resources in healthcare partnerships available in Quebec.
8 Recommendations for Refocusing Territorial Acknowledgment on the Perspectives and Experiences of Indigenous Peoples
What are the origins of territorial acknowledgements? What issues have been raised by the Unit's Indigenous patient partner circles in relation to these acknowledgements? What is the nature of the discomfort felt toward this practice? This report, produced in collaboration with the Unit's Indigenous partner circles, examines these questions and offers recommendations.
Dr. Patrick Archambault succeeds Dr. Antoine Groulx as scientific director of the Unité de soutien SSA Québec
We are pleased to announce the nomination of Dr. Patrick Archambault as the incoming Scientific Director of the Unité de soutien SSA Québec, effective September 1, 2025. He will officially succeed Dr. Antoine Groulx on April 1, 2026. We thank Dr. Groulx for his immense contribution and commitment until the end of the transition to […]
Guidelines on compensation for patients partners of the Unité de soutien SSA Québec
The most recent version of the Unit’s guideline on compensation for patient partners was approved by its Steering Committee on October 7, 2024. It aims to standardize the remuneration of patient partners from the Unit’s funds in the interests of fairness, recognition, and alignment with the guidelines of the Ministry of Health and Social Services […]
Guide to mHealth Implementation
How can we optimize mHealth tools effectiveness, address usage barriers, and meet user needs? By following the six steps outlined in this guide.
Bridging the Gap Between Science, Experience, Practice, and Public Policy
Position statements and recommendations from the Unité de soutien SSA Québec to ensure that decisions are based on knowledge.
Supporting the Development of Quebec’s First Government Policy on Primary Care: A Report and Recommendations
This report contains six recommendations based on a rigorous approach that is both scientific and grounded in Quebec reality, taking into account regional characteristics and the specific needs of the most vulnerable populations.
The Getting ready form: for an optimal medical appointment
Make the most of your medical appointment, avoid forgetting anything and reduce stress: these are the advantages of using the Getting ready form.
TUTOR-PHC welcomes its first patient partner trainee: Marie-Dominique Poirier
A patient partner from Quebec is the very first patient to join the pan-Canadian TUTOR-PHC program!
The power of PROMs: reporting your health results means taking part in your own treatment
What patients share with the care team can make all the difference. PROMs - Patient Reported Outcome Measures - are extremely useful, but can raise questions and concerns among patients. Here's a microsite that explains what PROMs are and why they are useful. Explanations, testimonials, podcasts and myths are covered, in both French and English.
Patient Partnership Guidelines in research and clinical practice
Discover the fundamentals of patient partnership, address the issue of roles and responsibilities in this partnership context, develop knowledge in recruiting, welcoming, training and supporting patient partners, and see the impact of patient partnership.
The “Learning FMG” Space: Designed by and for Family Medicine Groups (GMF)
Here are some guidelines and a template to encourage and support family medicine groups in fostering a culture of learning.
Position statement on continuous quality improvement (CQI)
What is continuous quality improvement (CQI) in health and social services? What are its impacts? How can CQI approaches be implemented? The Position Statement on CQI answers these questions and proposes concrete recommendations.