There are an increasing number of health care consumers who initially seek health related information on the Internet. The term used to describe this individual is _____________________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
E-patient
Rationale : "E-patients" are individuals who assume access to health care information 24x7 and expect to be a partner in health care decision-making. It is clear that health care delivery is changing to include an increased emphasis on this partnership through consumer health care services that link information technologies, business structures, strategies, processes and people.
Global Rationale:
Cognitive Level: Remembering
Client Need: Safe Effective Care Environment
Client Need Sub: Management of Care
Nursing/Integrated Concepts: Communication and Documentation
Learning Outcome:
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