PHRM 251 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Hypotension, Pharmaceutical Care
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2. 1 healthcare continuum & medication reconciliation (part 1) Conceived differently in a myriad of health disciplines. Concept : attempts to tie the whole team of health care providers together in a cohesive process to provide total and comprehensive care for a patient. Spans all levels and intensities of care. Components are bridged by two core elements ( both must be present) How pts experience care provided by health care providers seamless, high quality. Transfer of patient info required to make the appropriate health care decisions. Includes specific data on patient"s disease, personal values and preferences. Established plan of care that is consistent and flexible to the patient"s needs. Provides the patient with predictability in dealing with health care providers. Allows for development of a caring patient-provider relationship and implies the provider"s acceptance of responsibility of the patient"s outcomes and satisfaction. Providing patient-centered care focusing care to activities most valued by patient.
