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The Patient Informatics Consult Service (PICS): an approach for a patient-centered service.

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Bulletin of the Medical Library Association
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The Patient Informatics Consult Service (PICS) bridges the gap between clinicians and patients by providing tailored, consumer-friendly health information. This service improves doctor-patient communication and empowers patients with reliable knowledge.

Area of Science:

  • Health Informatics
  • Consumer Health Information
  • Medical Librarianship

Background:

  • Patients often face challenges accessing and understanding reliable health information due to complex medical terminology and unfamiliarity with authoritative sources.
  • Effective doctor-patient communication is crucial for informed healthcare decisions and patient engagement.
  • Integrating consumer health information into clinical workflows can enhance patient care and outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the Patient Informatics Consult Service (PICS) model at Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC).
  • To highlight the use of an information prescription mechanism to deliver tailored patient information.
  • To demonstrate how PICS facilitates doctor-patient communication and addresses barriers to accessing reliable health information.

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Main Methods:

  • Clinicians refer patients to PICS using an information prescription detailing the patient's condition.
  • PICS librarians critically appraise and summarize consumer-friendly materials into targeted reports.
  • Web-based pathfinders with disease overviews and curated links to authoritative resources are created.

Main Results:

  • The PICS model successfully provides patients with accessible, consumer-friendly health information.
  • The information prescription mechanism streamlines the process of delivering relevant information to patients.
  • Librarian-created pathfinders serve as a valuable resource for both patients and clinicians, guiding them to reliable sources.

Conclusions:

  • The PICS service effectively integrates consumer health information into patient care at VUMC.
  • The information prescription, research reports, and pathfinders are key components in empowering patients and enhancing communication.
  • This model offers a scalable approach to improving health literacy and patient engagement in healthcare settings.