Cardiovascular patients see their doctor for an average of 10 minutes twice a year. The other 8765 hours, they are busy managing their condition themselves. Taking medicines on time, dealing with side effects, fine-tuning their diets and adapting their lifestyles. Patients understand the hurdles and possibilities better than anyone. Their knowledge is needed to revamp the healthcare system. But, are we using this expertise to its full potential? Harteraad believes things should be different. Curious? Watch here the manifesto against sham participation.
