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By: Chris Morris, MSPAS, PA-C, Behavioral Health Consultant
With more information and control in the hands of the consumer, medicine has become more patient-centered.
Online access to health information has opened a new world of knowledge for patients and caregivers. Most people can now easily access educational health information online, creating an “information revolution” that has empowered healthcare consumers. Patients and caregivers can make informed choices that they didn’t previously have the medical information to make.
What are the positive effects of more informed patients?
With more information and control in the hands of the consumer, medicine has become more patient-centered. New trends have emerged, such as:
While the effects of the informed consumer have been primarily positive, it is important that online information prompts patients to ask more informed questions during discussions with providers. It should not be used for self-diagnosis or self-medicating.
Ultimately, the rise in healthcare consumerism and increased access to healthcare information have resulted in more choices than ever for patients and caregivers.
By: Chris Morris, MSPAS, PA-C, Behavioral Health Consultant
Home-based medical care may be the winning prescription for our growing senior population.
Optum Care Network — Kansas and Missouri has teamed up with Landmark to deliver in-home medical care to members with multiple chronic conditions.