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How is “Value” Defined in Healthcare? Earlier this year , we hosted a “ How is “ Value ” Defined in Healthcare ?” Empowered # patientchat on Twitter . Take a look at the top tweets and full transcript from the chat .
TOP TWEETS
HOW DO YOU ASSESS “VALUE” IN YOUR CARE?
" It ' s in the outcome and in how I feel . Do I feel respected and at ease , safe ? And if so , is my health better or maintained ? Was everything done that needed to be & could it have been done better ( quicker , with less pain , etc .?
- @ ADanGrenier
HOW DOES MEASURING VALUE VARY FROM ALL INVOLVED IN HEALTHCARE SUCH AS PATIENTS, CAREGIVERS, PHYSICIANS, HEALTH SYSTEMS, ETC.?
" Value at system level may be around efficiency , costs & outcomes , at service level about experience , quality of care and outcomes and to a patient , how heard and respected they feel through any treatment ."
- @ LouWaters _ QI
AS THE DEFINITION OF VALUE CONTINUES TO EVOLVE IN HEALTHCARE, WHAT STEPS CAN YOU TAKE TO ENSURE YOUR VOICE IS HEARD? DO YOU HAVE ADVICE FOR OTHER PATIENTS?
" I ' d also have to say to those struggling to find their voice , for those who may have a chronic illness or condition , reach out to someone with a similar condition like yours , whose story or advocacy you admire , and ask them for tips on sharing your story ."
- @ Memej99
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