Publications by authors named "Gianni van den Braak"
Objective: This study explores how shared decision-making (SDM) is integrated in undergraduate nursing and medical education.
Methods: A dual-method design was applied. The integration of SDM in medicine and nursing education programs (i.
Article Synopsis
- Physicians are increasingly viewed as key players in controlling health care costs through frameworks like the quadruple aim and value-based care, which emphasize engaging the health workforce in creating affordable care.
- Current educational programs are training future doctors to deliver 'high-value, cost-conscious care' (HVCCC), but this has sparked debates about the ethical responsibilities of doctors in balancing patient care and resource stewardship.
- A study found that physicians often navigate the complexities of HVCCC by focusing on individual patient needs and quality of life, redefining value and prioritizing efficient care that minimizes waste rather than making tough choices about resources.
Phenomenon: In order to tackle the persistent rise of healthcare costs, physicians as "stewards of scarce resources" could be effective change agents, extending cost containment efforts from national policy to the micro level. Current programs focus on educating future doctors to deliver "high-value, cost-conscious care" (HVCCC). Although the importance of HVCCC education is increasingly recognized, there is a lag in implementation.
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