Patients for Patient Safety, Canada

Maaike Asselbergs is a member of Patients for Patient Safety Canada (since 2016). Drawing on personal experiences within the healthcare system, and as a volunteer patient partner, she holds the view that partnering with patients can result in safer care and improved health outcomes. In her patient partner roles Maaike draws actively on her professional experience as a leader in the voluntary health and health research sectors and as a senior consultant in organizational and public policy development, governance and planning.