10 Flashcards
Advocate
a person who publicly supports or recommends a particular cause or policy.
Liaison
communication or cooperation which facilitates a close working relationship between people or organizations.
Patient navigator
is a health professional that focuses on the patient’s needs.
Patient Centered Medical Home (PCMH)
is a care delivery model whereby patient treatment is coordinated through their primary care physician to ensure they receive the necessary care when and where they need it, in a manner they can understand.
Comprehensive care
is an approach that cares for the whole patient and all his or her needs, not just the medical and physical ones.
Patient-centered care
is where the patients actively participate in their own medical treatment in close cooperation with the health professionals.
Coordinated care
involves deliberately organizing patient care activities and sharing information among all of the participants concerned with a patient’s care to achieve safer and more effective care.
Accessible services
is an application that provides user interface enhancements to assist users with disabilities, or who may temporarily be unable to fully interact with a device.
Quality and safety
Patient safety is the cornerstone of high-quality health care
Telemedicine
refers to the practice of caring for patients remotely when the provider and patient are not physically present with each other.