Patient-Centered Care
Q&A: Importance of collective knowledge among ICU staff
Patients in critical condition in the ICU are often treated by several different health care professionals who must make sure they are working together and communicating to deliver care that aligns with each specific patient’s goals.
Lessons learned from women with INOCA critical to improving patient-centered care
The experiences of women who recounted their journey from first feeling the symptoms of ischemia and no obstructive CAD to receiving their diagnosis could lead to more patient-centered care in clinical practice, researchers reported.
New virtual learning hub underscores importance of patient-centered care in PAD and CAD
The Foundation to Advance Vascular Cures has launched a new virtual educational resource directed at medical professionals and students who are interested in approaching vascular care with a patient-centric approach.
Multidisciplinary, patient-centered care key to managing belching, bloating and distention
A new clinical practice update from the AGA highlights the value of physical examination, effective communication and integrated care in the diagnosis and management of patients with belching, abdominal bloating or distention.
VIDEO: Primary Care Collaborative conference propels initiatives to transform field
More than 200 leaders in primary care gathered during this year’s Primary Care Collaborative annual conference to talk about efforts to innovate the field.
‘This is what’s at stake’: Patients fall through the cracks of flawed primary care system
WASHINGTON — After 2 days of discussions about reforming primary care, Kavita Patel, MD, MS, closed out the Primary Care Collaborative annual meeting by getting “back to the heart” of why changes are needed.
New survey provides ‘incredible data’ about patient experience
GENEVA — An innovative patient-centered survey allowed for collection of feedback on the patient experience and care delivery, according to study results presented at World Cancer Congress.
AHA statement: PAD treatment must focus on patient-reported symptoms, quality of life
Patient-reported outcome measures that assess a range of relevant domains such as health status and quality of life are vital for the comprehensive management of peripheral artery disease, according to a new scientific statement.
Tips to prioritize appropriate risk reduction strategies in type 2 diabetes
PHILADELPHIA — Multiple, evidence-based strategies can decrease CV events in high-risk people with diabetes, yet clinicians must individualize approaches based on patient preference, individual risk factors and cost, according to a speaker.
Patient monitor for cardiopulmonary bypass cleared, launched
LivaNova announced it received regulatory approvals and has initiated a targeted commercial launch if its patient-tailored monitoring system for use during cardiopulmonary bypass procedures.