I was privileged to speak alongside two other empowered health consumers at the annual Australian Rheumatology Association (ARA) Scientific Meeting in Darwin a few weeks ago. Our session was called "The patient will see you now" and it was an opportunity for health consumers to have their voices heard and their perspective understood by a range of healthcare professionals including Rheumatologists, Rheumatology Nurses, Physiotherapists and others. The session proved incredibl