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[Person centered clinical care: principles and strategies]
Juan Enrique Mezzich1,2, Alberto Perales3,4
1Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. New York, EE.UU.
Revista Peruana De Medicina Experimental Y Salud Publica
|March 23, 2017
Summary
Person-centered medicine (PCM) focuses on the whole person, integrating ethical commitment, cultural awareness, and shared decision-making. This approach guides practical strategies for holistic clinical care and medical education.
Area of Science:
- Medical Ethics
- Health Services Research
- Patient-Centered Care
Background:
- International movement towards holistic medicine since 2008.
- Maturing through global health conferences, research, and publications.
- Focus on the totality of the person in medical practice.
Observation:
- Literature reviews and international consultations were conducted.
- Reflections on patterns and indications informed the study.
- Key principles of person-centered medicine were identified.
Findings:
- Identified principles include ethical commitment, holistic framework, cultural responsiveness, communication focus, individualized care, shared decision-making, integrated services, and person-centered education.
- Strategies for practical clinical application were delineated.
- Principles and strategies align with existing literature.
Implications:
- The identified principles and strategies can inform the development of indices and scales for PCM.
- Continuous refinement through future international and local studies is proposed.
- Provides a framework for advancing person-centered medical education and clinical services.
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