Episode 115: Dr. Dawn Stacey on empowering patients to make informed decisions
About this episode
Dr. Dawn Stacey discusses her work in improving patient decision-making processes and the impact of her research.
Dr. Dawn Stacey has dedicated her career to improving patient decision-making processes and helping implement better systems for healthcare providers to guide patients and their families through their options. She is a Senior Scientist and Co-Scientific Director of the Patient Decision Aids Research Group at The Ottawa Hospital, and the 2025 recipient of the Grimes Career Achievement Award. In this conversation, you'll hear more about her career and how important her work is not only for our patients but also for patients worldwide. (15:53)
People in this episode
Guest: Dr. Dawn Stacey
Topics covered
- patient decision-making
- healthcare systems
- empowerment
- research
- global health
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: The Ottawa Hospital, Patient Decision Aids Research Group, Grimes Career Achievement Award
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