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Putting patients first: Partnering with patients' families
Susan B Frampton1, Carol Wahl, Gillian Cappiello
1Patient Care Services, Good Samaritan Hospital, Kearney, NE, USA. sframpton@planetree.org
The American Journal of Nursing
|June 25, 2010
Summary
This article is the sixth in a series from Planetree, focusing on improving medical care. Planetree is dedicated to enhancing patient-centered healthcare experiences globally.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare delivery
- Patient advocacy
- Medical ethics
Background:
- Planetree is an international nonprofit organization established in 1978.
- The organization is dedicated to improving medical care.
- Focuses on the patient's perspective in healthcare.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present the sixth article in a series from Planetree.
- To highlight Planetree's ongoing commitment to patient-centered care.
- To provide information on improving medical care from the patient's viewpoint.
Main Methods:
- This article is part of an ongoing series.
- Information is presented from Planetree's perspective.
- No specific study methods are detailed in this abstract.
Main Results:
- This article represents the sixth installment in the series.
- It underscores Planetree's long-standing dedication to patient-centered care.
- The series aims to share insights on enhancing the patient experience.
Conclusions:
- Planetree continues its mission to improve medical care.
- The organization emphasizes the importance of the patient's perspective.
- Further information is available through Planetree's official channels.
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