Connecting the Dots in Patient-Centered Care - TEDMED Great Challenges

Explore the concept of patient-centered care in this 31-minute TEDMED Great Challenges talk. Delve into the importance of contextual understanding in healthcare, practical patient care insights, and the significance of patient-centered research. Learn about effective information sharing strategies, the potential of electronic follow-ups, and the crucial role of genuine clinician-patient relationships. Examine the evolving reimbursement models, the impact of community health workers, and the value of open communication in improving healthcare outcomes. Gain valuable insights on connecting the dots in patient-centered care and discover practical approaches to enhance communication between healthcare providers and patients.

Introduction
What is a contextual error
Being informed by practical patient care
People get sick
Patientcentered research
Sharing information
How can electronic follow ups help
What is patientcentered care
Getting clinicians to realize the importance of having a true relationship
A twoway street
Changing reimbursement models
Community health workers
Open communication
What can improve communication