WORLD FAMILY DOCTOR DAY 2023

DearWONCAcolleagues,

On WFDD 2023, the WONCA Special Interest Group on Policy Advocacy wants to wish all ourcolleaguesmanythanksforallyourhard work.OurSIGfocusesonhowbesttogetthe voice of family doctors heard where it is neededworldwide–andwewanttostartby saying the best way to make a positive impression is to do what you do every day! That is, to give the best care you can to all yourpatients,whowillthenbestrongvoices in our favour But we know that often that thanksandpraiseonlyimpactslocally–and that, to achieve the four pillars of effective care, things need to be changed, even if our patientsthinkwehavedoneagoodjob

SoonWFDD2023,wewanttorememberthat allfamilydoctorsneedsomepeopleintheir organisations who have learned the skills of advocacy, and are given the time and space to liaise with other stakeholders and their community partners - whether locally, regionally,ornationally ThatiswhatourSIG is there to help WONCA members with – so please do join our webinars, have a look at the Portal, and also engage with other WONCA members in your country to make thishappen.Itmayseemlikeextraefforton top of the day job – but effective advocacy can make our work more effective, more satisfying, and can also be empowering for thosewhoparticipateinit

Again,thankstoyouall–andpleasekeepin touchwiththeSIGPAactivities–wewantto help!