Patients Included

Patients Included

In September of 2011 ePatient Dave asked me to paint a painting depicting his concept of "let patients help."  I painted a painting of patient on stage before a crowd.  This was a nameless patient that existed in my mind.  The painting was not a good fit for Dave but upon second and third glance I realized it looked a lot like Lucien Engelen.  

I learned about Lucien’s campaign to include patients at every conference back in 2012.  He wants patients included in the design phase, attending the event and then on the stage.  If a conference is willing to do that they can use the patients included logo on their event. 

Today I read that through Lucien’s tireless efforts and others like him a Dutch conference was held at which 100 of the 600 attendees were patients!

I salute you Lucien!! So I updated this painting to include Lucien's current beard and glasses and will happily send it on to his home in the Netherlands.

Thank you Lucien from all of us!