Online resources and forums enhance and support patients knowledge on their medical conditions. The Internet has become a valuable tool for health care. Patients become more educated and treat their chronic diseases with the support of others who experience the same symptoms. Online support groups offer solutions and patients can share their experiences in hope that they will find effective treatment.
Clinicians have reasons that they are reluctant in participating in participatory patient-centered healthcare. The paternalistic model is the common model practiced. In this model, the physician provides the patient with select information about their medical condition and the patient consents to what treatments the physician orders for the patient.
Clinicians have reasons that they are reluctant in participating in participatory patient-centered healthcare. The paternalistic model is the common model practiced. In this model, the physician provides the patient with select information about their medical condition and the patient consents to what treatments the physician orders for the patient.