Why Involve Patients in Their Care?

giving them the power to manage their own health and make informed decisions about their care and treatment; and supporting them to improve their health and give them the best opportunity to lead the life that they want.

Why is it important to include patients in their care?

By recognising patients as experts in their own health and by providing support to develop understanding and confidence, self-management leads to improved health outcomes, improved patient experience, reductions in unplanned hospital admissions and improved adherence to treatment and medication 6.

Why is patient involvement important?

Given that patient participation causes improved health outcomes, enhanced quality of life, and delivery of more appropriate and cost effective services, if patients are regarded as equal partners in healthcare, they would actively participate in their own health care process, and more carefully monitor their own care.