Coulter A. Engaging patients in their healthcare: How is the UK doing relative to other countries? Picker Institute Europe. 2006 April. Retrieved from http://www.pickereurope.org/assets/content/pdf/Project_Reports/Six_country_study_with_ISBN_web.pdf
Most patients want to play an active role in their own healthcare. They want to know how to protect and improve their health when they are well; when they are ill they want information about the treatment options and likely outcomes; and, in addition to seeking fast effective health advice and care when they need it, most people also want to know what they can do to help themselves.
Posted in Health Care Policy, Patient Involvement, Patient Knowledge, Patient Satisfaction, SDM Implementation
Tagged Angela Coulter, doctor-patient communication, health care, health policy, informed choice, patient engagement, patient participation, Picker Institute Europe, UK
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