Friday, April 20, 2012

Lesson 11

What do you consider elements of quality care when receiving healthcare services?  Being listened to.  Being updated on a regular basis, Letting the patient have input in their care.  One thing that my patients have mentioned is that they appreciate when they are thought of as more than just another patient.  When you think about their needs such as a drink or a blanket etc.  Not just their labs and medication.  What do you consider elements of quality care as a professional nurse?  I believe that quality of care is putting  my best efforts into the care of each patient.  By doing the best that I can do at all times, I am ensuring that each patient is getting cared for.  I try to leave all judgment at the door in order to provide the best care to each patient.  Are the two similar or different? I believe that the two are very similar.  Patients may have a slightly different point of view when it comes to quality of care, but as a professional, If providing the best care that is possible then the patient should perceive that care as quality care.

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