Patient empowerment and ethical decision making: the patient/partner and the right to act.
Consumer groups are demanding quality healthcare and are more knowledgeable regarding healthcare practices. A healthcare delivery model wherein the patient is central in the decision-making process will assist in the seamless intersections needed for quality healthcare. Practice development offers a way forward for the development of such an environment.
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University of Louisville Hospital, Ky 40205, USA. tinaswi@ulh.org
D003657:Decision Making; D006801:Humans; D009723:Nurse-Patient Relations; D010358:Patient Participation; D011209:Power, Psychological