Collaborating with patients and their families
β Scribed by Bev Johnson; Dan Ford; Marie Abraham
- Publisher
- Wiley (John Wiley & Sons)
- Year
- 2010
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 484 KB
- Volume
- 29
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 1074-4797
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β¦ Synopsis
Abstract
Patientβ and familyβcentered care is a healthcare approach that emphasizes collaboration among patients, families, and healthcare providers. The key concepts of patientβ and familyβcentered care can be applied in any healthcare setting to enhance patient safety, reduce the risk of medical errors, improve risk management processes, and create an organizational culture supportive of risk managers and open, honest communication.
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