Consumer empowerment versus consumer populism in healthcare IT.
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- Also identified by DOI 10.1136/jamia.2010.003392 and PMC identifier 2995650.
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Abstract
Institutions, providers, and informaticians now encourage healthcare consumers to take greater control of their own healthcare needs through improved health and wellness activities, internet-based education and support groups, and personal health records. The author believes that "untethering" all of these activities from provider-based record systems has introduced a form of unhealthy consumer populism. Conversely, integrating these activities in a coordinated manner can sustain both consumer empowerment and consumer well-being.
Medical subject headings
- Decision Support Systems, Clinical
- Health Promotion
- Health Records, Personal
- Medical Record Linkage
- Patient Advocacy