Definition:
Patient-centered care focuses on individual patient preferences, needs, and values. It improves satisfaction and outcomes. Students are trained to deliver respectful, personalized care.
Real-World Healthcare Application:
- Care plans respect patient preferences.
- Teams involve patients in decisions.
- Improves satisfaction and outcomes.
Student & Academic Use:
- Students learn patient-centered approaches.
- Simulations focus on individualized care.
- Ethics courses reinforce this model.