Research article summary (published 30 Dec 2001):

Information is the key to patient empowerment.

Full Abstract

Mr. Kane's paper examines the role of patients to ensure that they have both the knowledge and power to direct their health care choices. The evolving health care market place is discussed to emphasize the increased importance of individual involvement in health decision making. A checklist sets forth questions which a patient should ask of herself and of her provider before entering into health care decisions.

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Author information

Author/s: Kane, Robert John (RJ);

Affiliation: Illinois State Medical Society, Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, Springfield, IL, USA.

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Journal Article

Journal: Annals of health law / Loyola University Chicago, School of Law, Institute for Health Law (Ann Health Law), published in United States. (Language: eng)

Reference: 2002-; vol 11 (issue ) : pp 25-44, table of contents

Dates: Created 2002/11/14; Completed 2003/01/21; Revised 2007/11/15;

PMID: 12430381, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 11/6/2008)

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MeSH headings (categories)

This article was linked to the MESH Headings shown below.

Access to Information - legislation & jurisprudence Confidentiality Decision Making Health Care Sector - legislation & jurisprudence Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act Humans Insurance Coverage Medical Errors - prevention & control

Patient Access to Records - legislation & jurisprudence Patient Education as Topic Patient Participation Patient Rights - legislation & jurisprudence Personal Autonomy Power (Psychology) United States United States Dept. of Health and Human Services

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