Internal Medicine and Primary Care

Patient-Centered Care and Clinical Decision-Making

Patient-centered care and clinical decision-making are foundational principles in modern healthcare that emphasize the importance of involving patients in their own care. This approach ensures that healthcare decisions are aligned with patients' preferences, values, and individual needs, leading to improved health outcomes and patient satisfaction. Patient-centered care and clinical decision-making includes digital tools that have the potential to support patient-centered care by helping clinicians and patients make the best decisions given each individual’s circumstances and preferences. PC CDS is the focus of the CDSiC, and it supports individual patients and/or caregivers and their care teams in engaged, shared decision-making to make the best health-related choices and actions using information from patient-centered outcomes research (PCOR) findings and/or patient-specific information. Recognizing and respecting each patient's unique preferences, needs, and values. Involving patients in discussions about their care and ensuring their preferences guide clinical decisions Providing care that considers the whole person, including their physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs. Ensuring clear, compassionate, and open communication between patients and healthcare providers.