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Through the Patient's Eyes: Understanding and Promoting Patient-Centered Care

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A book that does not look new and has been read but is in excellent condition. No obvious damage to the cover, with the dust jacket (if applicable) included for hard covers. No missing or damaged pages, no creases or tears, and no underlining/highlighting of text or writing in the margins. May be very minimal identifying marks on the inside cover. Very minimal wear and tear. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
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Binding
Hardcover
Book Title
Through the Patient's Eyes
Weight
1 lbs
Product Group
Book
IsTextBook
Yes
ISBN
9781555425449

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Product Identifiers

Publisher
Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, John
ISBN-10
1555425445
ISBN-13
9781555425449
eBay Product ID (ePID)
494084

Product Key Features

Number of Pages
352 Pages
Publication Name
Through the Patient's Eyes : Understanding and Promoting Patient-Centered Care
Language
English
Publication Year
1993
Subject
Physician & Patient, Hospital Administration & Care
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Medical
Author
Margaret Gerteis
Format
Hardcover

Dimensions

Item Height
1.1 in
Item Weight
21.8 Oz
Item Length
9.3 in
Item Width
6.3 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Scholarly & Professional
LCCN
93-000051
Dewey Edition
20
Illustrated
Yes
Dewey Decimal
610.69/6
Table Of Content
1. Introduction: Medicine and Health from the Patient2s Perspective(Margaret Gerteis, Susan Edgman-Levitan, Jennifer Daley, Thomas L. Delbanco). Part One: The Dimensions of Patient-Centered Care. 2. Treating Patients as Individuals(Kimberly D. Allshouse). 3. Coordinating Care and Integrating Services(Margaret Gerteis). 4. Overcoming the Barrier of Words(Jennifer Daley). 5. Innovations in Patient-Centered Education(Beth Ellers). 6. Enhancing Physical Comfort(Janice D. Walker). 7. Providing Effective Emotional Support(Susan Edgman-Levitan). 8. Involving and Supporting Family and FriAnds(Beth Ellers). 9. Facilitating the Transition Out of the Hospital(Beth Ellers, Janice D. Walker). Part Two: Promoting a Patient-Centered Health Care Environment. 10. Culture, Leadership, and Service in the Patient-Centered Hospital(Margaret Gerteis, Marc J. Roberts). 11. Promoting the Doctor2s Involvement in Care(Thomas L. Delbanco). 12. Rebuilding Public Trust and Confidence(Thomas W. Moloney, Barbara Paul).
Synopsis
This paperback edition of the award-winning book offers a comprehensive, research-based look at the experiences and needs of patients, and explores models of care that can make the experience of hospitalization more humane. The authors draw on research conducted by The Picker/Commonwealth Program for Patient-Centered Care., Sponsored by the Picker/Commonwealth Program for Patient-Centered Care In this comprehensive, research-based look at the experiences and needs of patients, the authors explore models of care that can make hospitalization more humane. Through the Patient's Eyes provides insights into why some hospitals are more patient-centered than others; how physicians can become more involved in patient-centered quality efforts; and how patient-centered quality can be integrated into health care policy, standards, and regulations. The authors show how, by bringing the patient's perspective to the design and delivery of health services, providers can improve their ability to meet patient's needs and enhance the quality of care., In this comprehensive, research-based look at the experiences and needs of patients, the authors explore models of care that can make hospitalization more humane. The authors show how, by bringing the patient2s perspective to the design and delivery of health serices, providers can improve their ability to meet patient2s needs and enhance the quality of care. New and important research conducted by the Picker/Commonwealth Program for Patient-Centered Care is described and used throughout the book.
LC Classification Number
R727.3.T5 1993

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