Former Guardian health editor John Illman will chair the event, which is being convened by the CIPR's Health & Medical and Fifth Estate sectoral groups, in conjunction with the Health Coalition Initiative.
Speakers include Psoriasis Association CEO Gladys Edwards, plus representatives from drugs firm Wyeth and Ketchum.
‘Partnership case studies' will be presented, while the benefits and pitfalls of patient groups and drug company co-operation will be discussed.
The event will take place on Tuesday 21 November at the CIPR's HQ in St James's Square, kicking off at 6pm.
