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BTOG 2018 | Patient advocacy: an essential role

Patient advocacy, by individuals and organizations, serves an imperative role in healthcare, giving a voice to those who are most affected by the disease. In this interview, Catherine Bouvier, RGN, Director of Patient Support at the NET Patient Foundation, Leamington Spa, UK, passionately discusses the significance of patient advocacy and the importance of medical establishments, such as the British Thoracic Oncology Group (BTOG), including patient advocates. This video was recorded at the BTOG Annual Conference 2018, held in Dublin, Ireland.