Summary: Patient-centered care aims to improve health outcomes by empowering patients and focusing on preferences.

From GlobeNewswire: 2024-07-11 15:54:00

Patient-centered care (PCC) emphasizes holistic healthcare, considering patient emotions, values, and social factors. It aims to empower patients and improve health outcomes by promoting respect, coordination, information, comfort, and family involvement. Studies show PCC leads to better health outcomes. Providers benefit from increased time with patients, while the health system benefits from resource allocation and cost reduction. Implementing PCC in value-based care involves empowering patients, promoting care coordination, training providers, and measuring outcomes. Prioritizing patient preferences is key to delivering high-quality, cost-effective care in evolving healthcare systems.



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