Prevalence and correlates of patient-centred preparatory information provision to Computed Tomography and Magnetic Resonance Imaging outpatients: A cross-sectional study

A key pillar of high-quality patient-centred care is responsiveness to patient needs, values and preferences [1 –3]. This includes delivery of patients’ preferred format, amount and timing of health-related information [1–3]. Patient-centred communication styles are typically associated with higher rates of patient satisfaction than more paternalistic, provider-centred approaches [4,5], and may lead to improved health outcomes, including enhanced medical decision-making, and improved physical and emotional health [6,7].
Source: Patient Education and Counseling - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Source Type: research