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Why Money Is Well Spent on Time.
1Assistant professor of health law, ethics, and human rights at Boston University School of Public Health and School of Law in Massachusetts.
AMA Journal of Ethics
|December 15, 2022
Summary
Incentivizing longer patient visits allows clinicians to address social determinants of health, combat loneliness, and build trust, ultimately improving patient adherence and health outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Health Services Research
- Patient Outcomes
- Clinical Practice
Background:
- Current healthcare models often limit clinician-patient interaction time.
- Insufficient time can hinder comprehensive patient assessment and relationship building.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the benefits of incentivizing increased clinician-patient time for improved health outcomes.
- To identify specific mechanisms through which extended visits enhance patient care.
Main Methods:
- This study is a conceptual analysis and synthesis of existing literature.
- It examines the impact of time allocation on clinical practice and patient engagement.
Main Results:
- Extended clinician time facilitates assessment of social determinants of health.
- Opportunities arise to address patient loneliness and enhance trust.
- Stronger patient-clinician relationships improve adherence to medical recommendations.
Conclusions:
- Incentivizing longer patient visits is a viable strategy to improve patient outcomes.
- Addressing social factors and strengthening relationships are key benefits of increased clinician time.
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