"I want to thank the people that looked after me."
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Patient Stories

The people that looked after you want to hear your story. We want to hear how we supported you, what we did that helped, and how you are doing today. Your story reminds us that what we are doing every day matters and gives us a sense of hope. You can watch our Patient Stories Video here to listen to why it really matters!

  • To share your story, please answer four questions, and share some photos of your recovery journey and what life is like for you today. 
  • We will share your story in a poster with the teams that cared for you, and maybe through our various media channels, and with staff. To see an example of what your patient story will look like, please see Susan's Story.
  • If you would rather speak to someone in person, to help you share your story, please contact experience@vch.ca. Interpreters can be booked to support this.
  • If you have any comments or questions, please email experience@vch.ca or see our Patient Stories FAQ.pdf 

Consent to share your story

The Vancouver Coastal Health Experience in Care and Indigenous Patient Experience teams, are inviting patients, clients, residents, families, and caregivers to share their stories about their health care journey with the teams that care for them. In particular, we encourage stories from women; First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons; members of racialized communities, visible minority groups, or persons of colour; persons with disabilities; persons of diverse sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions
*Please read the Patient Stories RELEASE AND CONSENT FORM.pdf and check one below. 
 
My Information
We will share your story with these teams
Do you or your family identify as Indigenous, First Nations, Métis, or Inuit?
Self-identifying as Indigenous is completely voluntary. The reason Indigenous Self Identification questions are asked is to ensure that patients who identify as Indigenous have the option for additional support through the process of sharing their story from the Indigenous Health Department.
My Story
The next few questions are the parts that we will display on the poster for the people that looked after you or your family. 

Share what you want them to hear, to know, to remember, and the specific interactions that were most meaningful. It takes a team to help our patients and families in their recovery. Please feel free to share the role and names of the members you speak about
1. Describe the event that brought you to the hospital.
Example - Why did you come to the hospital, Where were you looked after, How long did you stay When were you discharged home? *in two or three sentences please describe the event that brought you to the hospital*


2. Who made a difference in your journey, and how?
Example – What are some specific interactions that you remember, what was the name and role of the individuals involved (if you can remember), how did that make you feel and why?

3. Tell us about what life is like for you today?
Example – Where are you at in your recovery? What are you enjoying doing now? What is something you are proud of lately?

Optional - Is there anything else you would like to say to the people who cared for you? (100 word limit)

 Example - In one or two sentences, what would you write to them on a thank you card?
Please share a photo of what your life is like for you today
Example - It is helpful to see photos of you doing something you enjoy today.

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Please share with us a photo of part of your journey (optional)
Example - It is helpful to see photos of you, your family, or caregivers when you were with us in hospital if possible


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Is there another photo you would like us to include? (Optional)
Example - Photos of your recovery or life today


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*We may like to contact you in the future to ask additional questions about your experience, invite you to share your story in person, or to participate in other quality improvement or education opportunities related to the topics identified in your story. Can we contact you in the future?