Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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10354953 | Healthcare | 2014 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
The patient׳s experiences and costs related to their care are largely dictated by each patient-physician interaction along the continuum of care. However, the amount of time that a physician spends with a patient creating a medical action plan is highly variable and often not related to the severity or complexity of the patient׳s condition. Adding a structured process to guide and inform patient-physician encounters, including outlining expectations and follow-up by both sides is needed. Addressing these barriers to the physician-patient relationship would reduce variation in care, minimize unnecessary trial and error tactics and instead focus on predicted cost effective actions.
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Authors
Steven D. Freedman, Camilia R. Martin, Mara G. Aspinall,