ERS International Congress 2015: Patient Organisation Program

Submitted by GAtherton on 21 September 2015

The European Lung Foundation (ELF) brings together patients and the public with respiratory professionals to positively influence lung health. ELF works all year round with a network of national and European patient organisations, representing a wide range of respiratory diseases, who take part in the ERS International Congress.

The aim of having patient organisations at Congress is to:

• present the patient perspective in scientific and educational sessions
• promote the role of patient organisations
• strengthen the European community of respiratory patient organisations
• encourage professionals to engage with patient organisations
• promote the wider participation of patients and patient organisations in healthcare worldwide.

More than 35 patient organisations from across Europe will be located in the World Village and involved in activities taking place at Congress. Meet and find out more about these organisations at the ELF and patient organisation stand and at their hot desks.

The World Village exhibition will be open from Sunday 27 to Tuesday 29 September, 08:00–18:00, and Wednesday 08.00-12.00, with an ELF staff member and patient organisation representatives on the ELF and patient organisation stand at all times.

ELF have put together a varied programme of open and invitation-only events, as well as ensuring patient participation throughout the congress. 

Download a printable programme for these sessions or see below

Click on the sections below for full details on these events, sessions, presentations and meetings.