December 2015
Intermediate to advanced
764 pages
33h 39m
English
Ida Critelli Schick, PhD, LFACHE
After completing this chapter, the reader should be able to:
Understand the key factors that influence the changes in healthcare delivery systems.
Understand the key elements that describe patient-centered medical homes and longitudinal care.
Identify key ethical issues regarding autonomy and care coordination in the longitudinal care environment.
Discuss possible organizational policies to address ethical problems related to longitudinal care.
A most significant change is occurring in health care: the patient is now at the center not only as a patient but also, more importantly, as a person and as a member of the care team. ...