Medical Student Volunteerism Addresses Patients' Social Needs: A Novel Approach to Patient-Centered Care.

CONCLUSION: The MSA program provides students with a unique educational opportunity that encompasses early exposure to patient interaction, social determinants of health, population health, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Students develop skills to help them build patient relationships, understand the psychosocial factors shaping health outcomes, and engage with other healthcare professionals. This work in the preclinical years provides students with the knowledge to help them perform more effectively in the changing healthcare environment. PMID: 27046404 [PubMed]
Source: Ochsner Journal - Category: Journals (General) Tags: Ochsner J Source Type: research