Patients are increasingly becoming central to the innovation process in several ways:
1. Patient Advocacy: Advocacy groups raise awareness and funds for research, influencing policy and funding priorities.
2. Clinical Trials Participation: Patients who participate in clinical trials contribute directly to the development and testing of new treatments.
3. Data Sharing: Patients who consent to share their medical data help create large datasets that can be used to identify trends, improve treatments, and personalize care.
