HMC’s First Planetree International Fellows in Person-Centered Care Awarded

23 December 2019

Twenty staff from Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) have been awarded a Fellowship in Person-Centered Care by internationally renowned US-based healthcare organization Planetree International. The twenty staff from HMC’s Center for Patient Experience and Staff Engagement (CPESE) are the first in the world to receive the prestigious Fellowship.​ Read m​ore



HMC’s Person-Centered Care Ambassador Program Launched

18 November 2019 

Hamad Medical Corporation’s (HMC) innovative new Person-Centered Care Ambassador Program – which enables members of the community to volunteer to support the delivery of patient care – was today launched at Qatar’s first Patient Experience Forum.​​​ Read m​ore




Minster of Public Health Attends Qatar’s First Patient Experience Forum

17 November 2019

Qatar’s first event dedicated to patient experience and the interactions of patients with the healthcare system has begun with more than 1,500 healthcare professionals attending the groundbreaking event. 

Delivered by Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC), in partnership with internationally renowned US-based Planetree International, the Patient Experience Forum highlights the importance of involving patients, and their families and caregivers, in every decision that impacts the care they receive.​ Read m​ore



HMC’s Center for Patient Experience and Staff Engagement receives prestigious award from Planetree International

10 November 2019

Our Center for Patient Experience and Staff Engagement has been presented with the ‘Early Adopters of the Planetree Fellow in Person-Centered Care Program Award’ by internationally renowned US-based healthcare consultants Planetree International. 

The award was presented to Mr. Nasser Al Naimi, Deputy Chief of Quality, CPESE and Director for Hamad Healthcare Quality Institute, Mr Ali Al Khater, Chief Communications Officer, and Dr Khalid Al Jalham, Director of the Ambulatory Care Center, during a gala award ceremony designed to recognize leadership in the field of person-centered care. ​​Read m​ore



Minister of Public Health Launches Qatar’s First Patient Experience Forum

24 March 2019

Qatar’s first Patient Experience Forum – which is set to be one of the largest healthcare conferences held in the region – was officially launched today by Her Excellency Dr. Hanan Mohamed Al Kuwari, Minister of Public Health during the Middle East Forum on Quality and Safety in Healthcare.

The Patient Experience Forum, taking place on 16 and 17 November in Doha, is expected to draw over 1,000 delegates from Qatar and across the region​​. Read m​ore