patientempowerment
Patient empowerment refers to the process of enabling individuals to take an active role in their own healthcare decisions and management. It involves providing patients with the knowledge, skills, resources, and support they need to understand their health conditions, participate in treatment planning, and advocate for their needs. This concept shifts the traditional doctor-patient relationship from a paternalistic model to a more collaborative partnership.
Key aspects of patient empowerment include informed consent, shared decision-making, and access to understandable health information.
The digital age has also significantly contributed to patient empowerment, with the internet and various health