Patient-Centred Health Care in Primary Care

The concept of ‘person-centred’ or ‘patient-centred’ health care is increasingly acknowledged by health professionals as an important focus, particularly in the care of people with long-term conditions.

Some will now be familiar with the use of this term as short-hand for a set of principles to guide the planning and delivery of health care, while others may be unfamiliar with the language but nevertheless agree with the longstanding move towards health care that aligns with both medical evidence and what is appropriate for the individual.

This discussion paper deals with some of the practical ways in which primary care services including general practice, allied health services and community pharmacy can incorporate principles of patient-centred care. It has been produced following the National Asthma Council Australia’s Patient-Centred Health Care Workshop, held 25–27 November 2005 and funded by Pfizer Australia and the Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing.

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Disclaimer

Although all care has been taken, this information paper is a general guide only, which is not intended to be a substitute for individual medical advice/treatment. The National Asthma Council Australia expressly disclaims all responsibility (including for negligence) for any loss, damage or personal injury resulting from reliance on the information contained herein.