Autonomous, responsible, alone: the complexities of patient empowerment
Éditeur :
Inter-Disciplinary Press
ISBN :
9781848881280
Date de publication :
1 nov. 2012
Dimensions :
21,0 x 15,0 x 1,5 cm
Poids :
260 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
""Empowered"" patients create advantages for themselves and communities by monitoring their own needs and reducing loads on overstretched resources. But the patient-consumer can be seen as isolated and overly responsible for choices about their care. This volume reflects on isolation and relationships in health care.