Francine Buchanan, MLIS, PhD Candidate, is a mom and primary caregiver to an amazing little boy who is thriving with complex medical needs. When she isn’t watching or playing baseball with her family, she is a Ph.D. student at the University of Toronto studying physician/patient communication. Francine’s passion is increasing parent participation in the health research process, and she holds the position of co-chair on the SickKids Research Family Advisory Committee.

• Learn more about Francine’s research study (Physician’s Use of Parent Provided Information – PUPPI) by clicking here.
• PhD Student Wins VHA’s Award Supporting Children with Medical Complexity in the Homecare Setting

VHA Research Priority: Children with Complex Medical Needs