The term “patient-centered care” can be interpreted as a flawed metaphor, as it overlooks the need for patients and physicians to coexist and collaborate in the care process, according to an article ...

Our healthcare system fails us when we need it most—during emergencies. Faced with crowded ERs or limited urgent care centers, patients are left without the immediate, expert care they deserve. This ...

Adult cardiovascular care centered on the patient can improve individuals' experiences and their medical outcomes, according to a new American Heart Association Scientific Statement published today in ...

Patient-centred care is increasingly recognised as a cornerstone of modern healthcare, placing the patient’s needs, values and preferences at the forefront of clinical decision‐making. This approach ...

From lowering overall costs to potentially increased reimbursements and revenues due to greater patient satisfaction and value-based programs, putting patients at the center of care is essential for ...

Teaching the patient and caregiver reportable signs and symptoms and when to call the doctor cannot only save their line, but, more importantly, can save their life.” — WENDY A. NUNEZ , R.N.

The authors suggest that assessment of patient-centered care may be improved by flagging probable discordance between a patient’s preferences and their treatment care plan. Patient-centered care, ...

New Enhanced Oncology Model will test the delivery of patient-centered care Participating oncology practices can expect to provide patient-focused Enhanced Services, such as 24/7 access to a clinician ...

The Defense Health Agency (DHA) is soft launching a digital approach to delivering the hospital directly to military and beneficiary patients, announced Naomi Escoffery, acting deputy to the deputy ...

Health care quality measures traditionally take into account things that are easy to measure, such as adverse events, medication adherence, and trends in blood glucose levels. These measures are often ...