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Below is our rationale for claiming Patients Included. Clauses from the website are listed below, with minor editing to include footnotes in paragrahs.
Clause 1:Designing and PlanningPatients or caregivers with experience relevant to the conference’s central theme actively participate in the design and planning of the event, including the selection of themes, topics and speakers.. How this is fulfilled:
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Clause 2:Event ParticipationPatients or caregivers with experience of the issues addressed by the event participate (as a speaker, moderator, panelist, workshop leader, or in any other formal capacity) in its delivery, and appear in its physical audience. How this is fulfilled:
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Clause 3:ScholarshipsTravel and accommodation expenses for patients or carers participating in the advertised programme are paid in full, in advance. A minimum of two scholarships are disbursed, covering registration, travel, and accommodation expenses for two patient or carer delegates in full, in advance. All scholarships are provided by the conference organisers to allow patients or carers affected by the relevant issues to attend as delegates. How this is fulfilled:
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Clause 4:AccessabilityThe disability requirements of participants are accommodated, as far as is practicable for the applying organisation. Examples include: provision of wheelchair access; empty front row for wheelchair users; standing desks; sensory guides; loop systems; video captioning; rest area. All applicable sessions, breakouts, ancillary meetings, and other programme elements are open to patient delegates. How this is fulfilled:
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Clause 5:Virtual ParticipationAccess for virtual participants is facilitated, with free streaming video provided online wherever possible. Video may also be provided pre- and post-event. Other examples of virtual participation include: questions and comments proactively solicited from virtual participants via social media; use of a pre-advertised hashtag; presentations made available for download at no cost. How this is fulfilled:
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