Patient-Centered Care in Orthopaedics and the African Challenge

Azeez Olalekan Tella

Department of Orthopaedics/Traumatology, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital, Bauchi Nigeria

Azeez Olalekan Tella, Department of Orthopaedics/Traumatology, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital, Bauchi Nigeria.

Keywords: Patient; Orthopaedics; Healthcare

Abstract

Ever since the Institute of Medicine (IOM) published its landmark report in 2001, Crossing the Quality Chasm: A New Health System for the 21st Century, the concept of patient-centered healthcare has become popular and engaging around the world. Clinicians of diverse professional background have embraced the concept and institutions and governments are directing policies of healthcare delivery along the new concept. The vast majority view it as an innovative approach that emphasizes the participation of patients and families in decisions about their care in a mutually beneficial manner.

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