“The care team approach, as described in Part 1 of this series, is designed to let patients take on a more active role in managing and monitoring their health. They are in charge of measuring and reporting vital signs, taking medications and following their care plan on a daily basis, thereby sharing the care with providers. The intent is not to diminish the role of the physician, but to expand the role of the patient: Patients become empowered by changes in behavior and new knowledge of health information. These “e-powered” patients are bolstered by new technologies.”
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Fran Turisco, H&HN Daily, 31 May 2011
