Increasing patient engagement to improve health outcomes
Patient engagement is slowly and steadily becoming an integral part of our healthcare system. As discussed in the previous blog on introduction to patient engagement , making patients accountable in managing their own health is highly valuable in reducing healthcare cost while improving the quality of care a patient receives. Patients and citizens in general, are demanding mor e transparency and responsiveness in the processes of a hospital or a clinic or even a medical insurance provider. Patient engagement promotes accountability in a patient of their own health outcomes while increasing understanding of treatment path between the patients and healthcare providers. Let us understand how these two important stakeholders in the healthcare industry can play a part in increasing patient engagement. Role of patients: Most patients perceive their role as subordinate to doctors in their treatment and care. This myth should be busted through proper education and imparting a...