Patient participation

Patient Participation

Patient Participation (pronunciation: /ˈpeɪʃənt pɑːrtɪsɪˈpeɪʃən/) is a healthcare approach where patients actively engage in their own medical care.

Etymology

The term is derived from the Latin words 'patiens', meaning 'one who suffers', and 'participatio', meaning 'sharing in'. It was first used in the medical context in the late 20th century, as a response to the growing emphasis on patient-centered care.

Definition

Patient participation refers to the involvement of patients in decision making or expressing opinions about different treatment methods, which includes sharing their personal experiences and concerns. It is a key component of Patient-centered care, which emphasizes the active involvement of patients in their own health and healthcare.

Importance

Patient participation is important for several reasons. It can improve patient satisfaction, increase adherence to treatment, and lead to better health outcomes. It also respects the autonomy and dignity of patients, and acknowledges their unique perspectives and experiences.

Related Terms

• Patient-centered care: A healthcare approach that respects and responds to individual patient preferences, needs, and values.
• Shared decision making: A process in which clinicians and patients work together to make decisions and select tests, treatments, and care plans.
• Health literacy: The degree to which individuals have the capacity to obtain, process, and understand basic health information and services needed to make appropriate health decisions.
• Patient empowerment: A process that helps people gain control over their own lives and increases their capacity to act on issues that they themselves define as important.

See Also

• Healthcare quality
• Patient advocacy
• Patient education
• Patient engagement
• Patient rights

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Patient participation
• Wikipedia's article - Patient participation

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