"We are human beings; our patients or clients are human beings; and it is shared humanity that should be the basis of the relationship between us" (Curtin, 1979). This demonstrates one understanding of person centered care as it has the underlying value that every patient should be treated as an individual emphasising dignity and respect (Alzheimer 's Society, 2014). Person-centered care allow patients to control their own healthcare by giving them the ability to access their own medical records and share decisions concerning their treatment, thus allowing them to be equal partners in the management of their care (The Health Foundation, 2014).
Person-centered care doesn 't solely concern the patient as it emphasises a holistic approach to health by putting the family of the patients at the basis of decisions. Facilitating family members to gain a greater understanding of the patients case allows enhanced communication with healthcare professionals therefore improving the success of person-centered care (Boise and White, 2004). …show more content…
Patients are individual human beings with varying abilities and needs, signifying that there is no existence of the average patient (Segal, 2011). For a Radiographer every procedure is different because all patients are diverse and unique therefore, in an examination the individual abilities of a patient should be the key priority for the Radiographer. As healthcare professionals working as part of a multidisciplinary team, Radiographers should understand and respect the personal needs of a patient which facilitates the ability of the professional to exhibit person-centered
Person-centered care doesn 't solely concern the patient as it emphasises a holistic approach to health by putting the family of the patients at the basis of decisions. Facilitating family members to gain a greater understanding of the patients case allows enhanced communication with healthcare professionals therefore improving the success of person-centered care (Boise and White, 2004). …show more content…
Patients are individual human beings with varying abilities and needs, signifying that there is no existence of the average patient (Segal, 2011). For a Radiographer every procedure is different because all patients are diverse and unique therefore, in an examination the individual abilities of a patient should be the key priority for the Radiographer. As healthcare professionals working as part of a multidisciplinary team, Radiographers should understand and respect the personal needs of a patient which facilitates the ability of the professional to exhibit person-centered