The CAG is a standing committee representing the broad views of the community in the work of the RACP.

The CAG comprises up to 8 members, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and Māori representation, and 1 physician, who will Co-Chair the Group with a consumer Co-Chair.

Key responsibilities

• Provide advice to support effective implementation of strategies to improve consumer engagement and patient centred care across RACP activities.
• Provide strategic advice on the integration of patient centred care in the RACP’s professional standards and education approaches.
• Review existing resources and participate in the development of new learning resources focused on patient centred care.
• Contribute to the development of assessment approaches that incorporate a focus on patient centred care.
• Participate in the development of studies to evaluate outcomes of trainee and physician engagement with patient centred care.
• Provide a central focus in integrating the consumer voice and priorities into policy and advocacy activities at the RACP.
• Promote effective relationship building with key patient groups, including those representing marginalised and condition specific organisations, to enable wider consultation on priority projects.
• Support advocacy initiatives for a work culture within healthcare settings that promotes delivery of effective patient centred care.

The CAG meets 4 times per year, with 1 face-to-face meeting generally held in Sydney.

Read the position description (PDF) and the Consumer Advisory Group Terms of Reference (PDF) before applying.

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