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Record Nr.

UNINA9910462104003321

Autore

Mahmud Taher

Titolo

Better patient feedback, better healthcare [[electronic resource] /] / Taher Mahmud

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Keswick, Cumbria, UK., : M&K Pub. Press, c2012

ISBN

1-283-60942-8

9786613921871

1-907830-24-3

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (113 p.)

Disciplina

610.737069

Soggetti

Communication in medicine

Physician and patient

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Includes index.

Nota di contenuto

Cover; Prelims; Contents; About the author; Introduction; Chapter 1 Fundamentals of Patient Feedback; Chapter 2 A Blueprint for Substantial Change; Chapter 3 The Role of Governing Organisations; Chapter 4 The Psychology of Better Communication; Chapter 5 Healing the Healthcare System; Chapter 6 Understanding Patient-centred Care; Chapter 7 Achieving Patient Involvement; Chapter 8 Dealing with Negative Patient Feedback; Chapter 9 Measuring Progress; Index

Sommario/riassunto

Until recently, patient feedback has not had a very high profile in clinical practice. There has been no tradition of systematically gathering and tracking patient feedback over time - let alone using the findings to continually review and improve services. Why is it so vital to gather patient feedback? The fact is that involving patients leads to better treatment adherence and more effective healthcare; and better healthcare means increased health benefits for patients and reduced expenditure for national health systems. This landmark publication explores ideas related to patient feedback and