Which of these best describes participatory medicine?
a. Integrated care model
b. Authoritative care model
c. Community care model
d. Cooperative care model
ANS: D
Participatory medicine is described as a cooperative model of healthcare that encourages and expects active involvement by all connected parties, including patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals, as integral to the full continuum of care. Integrated care focuses on coordinating care between the healthcare disciplines. Authoritative care is paternalistic and does not include the patient in the decision-making process. Community care focuses on coordinating care across resources found in the community where the patient resides.
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