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Membership Profile

Who is a Patient Advisor?

Patient Advisors are members of the Cancer Patient & Family Advisory Committee (Cancer PFAC) or its associated committees. Membership to Cancer PFAC is by application and an interview process. The Advisory Committee is comprised of 10-15 Patient Advisors at any time.

Who is Eligible?

The Rogel Cancer Center’s Patient & Family Advisory Committee is comprised of members who:

  • Have recent experience within the adult cancer areas of Michigan Medicine
  • Provide input fairly and objectively
  • Communicate effectively
  • Offer a patient or family point of view
  • Registered as a Michigan Medicine volunteer
  • Registered as a Cancer Center volunteer
  • We encourage recommendation from your care provider (MD, PA, NP, Therapist)

Members may also need to:

  • Have basic computer and technical skills, such as how to navigate the internet.

What are the Expectations?

Advisors are expected to:

  • Commit to the mission, vision, and values of the Cancer Center
  • Be active in discussions, activities and/or projects
  • Meet timelines
  • Commit to a 24-month term
  • Be available to begin your term in May or October when new member meetings are held

Most cancer PFAC terms are effective for 12 months; however, the Cancer PFAC offers many opportunities to meet diverse interests and time availabilities.

How will I know if I have the qualities of a good Advisor?

As an Advisor, you should be able to:

  • Share insights and information about experiences in ways that others can learn from
  • See beyond personal experiences
  • Show concern for more than one issue
  • Listen well
  • Respect diversity
  • Speak comfortably in a group
  • Work in partnership with others
  • Show a positive outlook on life
  • Show compassion while maintaining boundaries
  • Demonstrate commitment to customer satisfaction
  • Comply with hospital confidentiality policy
  • Maintain open communication

The Advisor must have had a personal experience with cancer care at Michigan Medicine.

How Do I Get Involved with the PFAC?

Contact the Office of Patient Experience with email: [email protected].