Adult Patient & Family Advisory Council
In 1997, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute's inpatient beds were moved to Brigham and Women's Hospital. Patients and family members, concerned about the changes, wanted to work with staff to protect quality of care and ensure patients' needs were the highest priority.
As a result, the Adult Patient and Family Council was formed, and held its first meeting in January 1998. Key hospital leaders and staff committed their institutions to patient- and family-centered care through the formation of the Council.
Representing the voice of patients and families, the Council is fully recognized by the clinical and administrative staff, and Council members have seats on all major hospital committees.
Mission Statement
The Adult Patient and Family Advisory Council is dedicated to assuring the delivery of the highest standards of comprehensive and compassionate health care by Dana-Farber/Brigham and Women's Cancer Center. We do this by working in active partnership with our health care providers to:
- strengthen communication and collaboration among patients, families, caregivers and staff
- promote patient and family advocacy and involvement
- propose and participate in oncology programs, services, and policies.
How to Get Involved
For more information about the Adult Council, including membership, please call (617) 632-4319, or send an e-mail to pfac@dfci.harvard.edu.
