Compassion & Courage: Conversations in Healthcare

Understanding the Essence of Patient-Centered Care

Marcus Engel Season 1 Episode 146

In this episode of Compassion & Courage, Marcus and Marvelyne explore the definition of patient-centered care as providing care that is respectful of an individual patient and their preferences, needs, and values. They emphasize the importance of seeing the patient as an individual and not just as a diagnosis or a room number. Come listen to the argument from a patient’s perspective and the lasting effect respect can have on a patient’s life.


Key Moments

  • 00:00 - Introduction
  • 01:25 - Teaching Patient-Centeredness
  • 08:28 - Patient-Centered Care Pillars
  • 12:14 - Importance of Family and Friends
  • 23:11 - Story: Assuring a Patient
  • 26:44 – Conclusion

 

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Date: 6/17/2024
Name of show: Compassion & Courage: Conversations in Healthcare 
Episode number and title: Episode 146 – Understanding the Essence of Patient-Centered Care