Grant: CIHR Café Scientifique Program

The objective of this Cafe Scientifique is to facilitate a conversation between experts and members of the public on approaches to engaging citizens in discussions about health care policy using social media and online tools. Canada's health care system is a top issue of national concern for the public, but there is a a lack of accessible, evidence-based health care policy information available to the public. This Cafe Scientifique will bring together researchers who have developed websites about health care policy, and the people who use these sites, for a conversation around effective approaches in using online tools to harness public wisdom to improve health care.