Institute:Office of National Coordinator (ONC) Workforce Training Curriculum
Component:Introduction to Health Care and Public Health in the U.S.
Unit:Delivering Health Care - Part 2
Lecture:Outpatient Facilities and Primary Care
Slide content:Primary Care Characteristics - 5 Accountable care primary care clinicians and the systems in which they operate are responsible to their patients and communities for Quality of care Patient satisfaction Efficient use of resources Ethical behavior 16
Slide notes:As the relationship between the patient and the clinician develops over time, the primary care model mandates accountable care. Clinicians and the systems in which they operate are responsible to their patients and communities for the quality of care they provide and for ensuring patient satisfaction. They need to use resources efficiently, and they need to practice the art of clinical medicine in an ethical fashion. 16