TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - The Patient Care Process A1 - Haines, Stuart T. A1 - Kliethermes, Mary Ann A1 - Sorensen, Todd D. A2 - DiPiro, Joseph T. A2 - Talbert, Robert L. A2 - Yee, Gary C. A2 - Matzke, Gary R. A2 - Wells, Barbara G. A2 - Posey, L. Michael PY - 2017 T2 - Pharmacotherapy: A Pathophysiologic Approach, 10e AB - KEY CONCEPTSA professional patient care practice is built on three essential elements: a philosophy of practice, a patient care process, and a practice management system.A professional patient care practice is predicated on a patient–practitioner relationship established through respect, trust, and effective communication. Patients, and when appropriate caregivers and family, are actively engaged in decision-making.Adopting a uniform patient care process — a consistently implemented set of methods and procedures — serves as a framework for each patient encounter, increases quality and accountability, and creates shared language and expectations.The patient care process includes five essential steps: collecting subjective and objective information about the patient; assessing the collected data to identify problems and set priorities; creating an individualized care plan that is evidence-based and cost-effective; implementing the care plan; and monitoring the patient over time during follow-up encounters to evaluate the effectiveness of the plan and modify it as needed.The patient care process is supported by three inter-related elements: communication, collaboration, and documentation. Interprofessional teamwork and information technology facilitate the effective and efficient delivery of care.A practice management system includes the infrastructure to deliver care. This includes physical space, documentation systems, payment for services, and qualified support personnel. SN - PB - McGraw-Hill Education CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/03/28 UR - accesspharmacy.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1148276498 ER -