In this episode of OVIDcast, Rachel Stewart, OVID Health Deputy Head of Patient Partnerships, interviews John James, Chief Executive Officer of the Sickle Cell Society. In this episode John shares his insights on the progress he has seen in healthcare partnerships throughout his career, from his work with the Sickle Cell Society and his role as a judge on OVID Health's Patient Partnership Index.

(0:04) Introduction
(1:01) Understanding Sickle Cell Disease
(4:01) The Sickle Cell Society
(8:06) The impact of successful partnerships
(10:46) The evolution and future of partnerships

About the guest:
John James is the Chief Executive of the Sickle Cell Society. The Sickle Cell Society is the only national charity in the UK that supports and represents people affected by a sickle cell disorder to improve their overall quality of life and has been working alongside healthcare professionals, parents, and people living with sickle cell to raise awareness of the disorder.

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