The Barbara Ann LeGay Award for Patient-Oriented Research is presented to a patient who has demonstrated a special knowledge and interest in the inter-relationship between medical care providers, researchers and patients.
It is an acknowledgement of the central role that the patient shares in the development, testing and implementation of new practices and procedures in the provision of appropriate care for persons living with kidney disease.
Selection criteria:
- A patient partner currently involved in Can-SOLVE CKD Network
- Partners with researchers, policy makers, and health care providers for the betterment of patient health care and practice
- Demonstrates leadership, innovation, and creativity in their work with Can-SOLVE CKD and beyond
- Strong will for change and pushing the envelope
- Working to address the disconnect in health care, promoting care team coordination