The improvement in the health of the population as a whole is an issue which concerns us all, from the Health Authorities with appropriate policies, to the individual who has the greatest responsibility for his/her own health, doing everything possible to lead a healthy lifestyle and receiving attention when it is necessary from the healthcare system.
Patients’ Associations, as social agents which are created for the purpose of giving support to persons affected by different pathologies, play a very important role in raising awareness in patients themselves about their health condition and of society’s need of being involved. In addition, a group of people, with a common purpose, has far more influence to drive forward advances in the search for effective solutions, both therapeutic and social.
The Andalusian Network for the design and translation of Advanced Therapies shares a common framework with Patients’ Associations, as most of the research it promotes is focused on serious, rare pathologies for which there are few therapeutic options. In cases of this kind, Patients’ Associations have an important role in vital tasks of spreading, demanding and supporting.
If you are involved in the management of any such Patients’ Associations and are interested in establishing collaboration with the Coordination Unit of the Andalusian Network for the design and translation of Advanced Therapies, please contact us at: terapias.avanzadas@juntadeandalucia.es
