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Using Visual and Narrative Methods to Achieve Fair Process in Clinical Care
Published on: February 16, 2011
[Quality of life concept]
1Arhus Universitetshospital, Arhus. bzach@as.aaa.dk
Abstract:
Although WHO defined health as a "state of complete physical, mental and social well-being'' in 1948, it is only in recent years that health-related "quality-of-life'' (HRQOL) has gained acceptance in medicine. Changes in clinical outcome measures do not necessarily correspond to the increased benefits in HRQOL perceived by patients, and their HRQOL-related preferences may differ from those of health professionals. HRQOL measures can guide treatment decisions and increase the possibility of involving patients in decisions concerning treatment, care and rehabilitation.
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