13 January 2021 - NICE worked with patients and staff from six patient organisations to review existing health technology assessment methods and coproduce proposals to improve the following: patient involvement, how patient evidence is identified and considered by committees, and the support offered to patient stakeholders. 

This engagement identified important factors that health technology assessment bodies need to understand to enable meaningful patient and public involvement, such as having clearly documented processes, appropriate evidence submission processes, transparent decisions, and suitable support.

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