“Patient-Family” Centered Care versus “Disease-Based” Approach to Health Care Medicine faces several critical and conflicting challenges. The tremendous and changing cultural diversity of our population requires physicians to develop new skills in communication and negotiation with their patients. But managed care constraints, litigation, and growing regulatory pressures have compromised communication and trust between physicians and patients. This, along with the surge in technologic development, has driven the medical system even further toward a “disease-based” approach to health care that views individuals as “cases” and undervalues the sociocultural and humanistic aspects of patient care. The results are a diminishing faith in the medical establishment and the rise of alternative medical philosophies and practices.
The authors argue that balanced scorecards are particularly applicable to hospitals, clinics, and other health care companies. Finally, the authors perform a case study of the development, implementation, and use of balance scorecards by a regional Midwestern health care system. The positive and negative aspects of the subject’s balanced scorecard are discussed. Leaders in today’s health care industry are under great pressure to meet their financial goals. The industry is faced with financial pressures from consumers, insurers, and governments.
"Good communicators listen objectively, avoid making value judgments, and include patients in health care decisions" (Burkhardt & Nathaniel, 2014, p. 221). Teamwork enhances empowerment for both nurses and patients by supporting that "we can enable others to develop awarement of areas that need change; foster a desire to take action; and share resources, skills, and opportunities that support the change" (Burkhardt & Nathaniel, 2014, p. 501). Healthcare professionals are separated into individualy focused groups called a intradisciplinary teams that collaborate with other specialized professionals, creating an interdisciplinary healthcare team. Differences between Interdisciplinary and Intardisciplinary Teams Healthcare professionals collaborate to create both interdiscipliary and intradisciplinary teams to focus on providing the greatest quality care possible. Healthcare is to be patient-centered, having one purpose which is to be focused on the patient.
Not only do you post the code of ethics on the door but also it is represented by actions and words. Employees are the representation of the entity. Compliance of the ethical code by moral decision-making, attitude, personality, preservation of patient rights and confidentiality is important to promote confidence and a positive reputation within the healthcare community and
When ensuring that every patient receives quality care there are several things we must consider such as healthcare costs, medical technology, and most of all the credentials of physicians chosen to render services to patients. All these things play a key role in providing quality healthcare. First there is the insurance part of our healthcare system and many are concerned about the rising cost in healthcare. Managed care companies are collecting more in premiums but yet paying less for services rendered to it is members. Most people have a managed healthcare plan through an employer or self employment.
How might competition impact the services provided to the patient? How does the improvement upon the resources, tools, and competency of medical staff personnel involve the element of competition? If we were to consider how far modern medicine has evolved within the last several decades, it is obvious that the competition for further improvement has allowed the health care industry to evolve exponentially. The services provided to the patient, the resources available to the patient, the tools utilized during patient treatment, and the level of knowledge and expertise of the medical staff all impact the proficiency and reputation of the health care organization. As a patient we place the utmost faith and fidelity within the hands of those providing treatment, we are entrusting personal information about ourselves with the unanimous understanding that our best interests will always remain a priority, and we expect successful treatment regardless of the reason or purpose for the visit.
Data Visualization and Healthcare Lutalo O. Madzimoyo University of Maryland University College Turnitin Score 7% Abstract This research will examine the impact of data visualization as a megatrend on the delivery of healthcare. Information technology will have a profound impact on the healthcare industry in the digital age. Data visualization tools and methodology represent a reimagined way for individuals who receive healthcare to connect with data that will substantially change the way they will understand their health, maintain wellness, and receive healthcare services. Data visualization tools will also impact how patient information is shared, diagnoses rendered and treatments designed based on model integrated visual data models. Information technology is at the center of technological change and the healthcare services will be a major part of that change in an enduring way.
Having lost a close friend way to young, I am determined to live a healthy, full, and meaningful life. People who seek medical attention aren’t only looking for information on health but medical attention and advice. Patients need information and guidance to properly fill out forms. They need to know what steps to follow for them to be seen. Patients are obligated to pay for the services they receive in health care facilities.
Leadership in Nursing Essential to quality patient care is the effective functioning of an interdisciplinary team. In most clinical settings, nurses have the closest relationship with patients. For that reason nurses need to take an active role in the interdisciplinary team, they are the front line providers, ensure communication between team members and the patient, and continually advocate for the patient and family. Nurses know how care should be delivered. They can ensure smooth handoffs as the patient transitions through the continuum.
Accountability in the Health Care Industry Accountability in the health care industry is crucial for health care organizations and patients because it gives the patient and organization peace of mind that the health care provider or other caregiver will put forth their best effort because of their own accountability towards what procedure or situation that they are in. More and more physicians and other health care providers are being held accountable for their hand in consultations, procedures and other situations that directly and indirectly affect a health care organization or patient being treated. Holding employees accountable for their choices in practice is crucial not only for a health care organizations but for patients. Patients feel more comfortable being operated on or getting consultations from physicians who accept being held accountable or physicians that take responsibility for their actions. As an employee for a health care organization, employees will know at the start of their employment rules, standards, morals and ethics that the health care organization has set to follow and it is their responsibility to follow and adhere to the company vision and rules.