Patient Care
Patient care is the work of ensuring a patient's physical and mental well-being. It involves the treatment and management of illnesses by healthcare professionalsPatient care includes
- CommunicationEffective communication between patients and healthcare providers helps maintain the best health outcomes
- SafetyPatient safety is a fundamental principle of healthcare
- ComfortProviding comfort and supporting emotional well-being are important aspects of patient care
- Nutrition and hydrationEnsuring adequate nutrition and hydration is a key principle of basic nursing care
- MonitoringMonitoring vital signs and administering medication appropriately are important aspects of patient care.
The patient care process
- Assessment: Involves collecting subjective and objective information about the patient
- Diagnosis: Involves identifying problems and setting priorities
- Planning: Involves creating an individualized care plan
- Implementation: Involves putting the care plan into action
Patient-centered care
Patient-centered care is care that is respectful of and responsive to individual patient preferences, needs, and values
