Bridging Gaps in Patient-Centered Care: A Practical Framework

Bridging Gaps in Patient-Centered Care: A Practical Framework emphasizes the need for structured, actionable strategies to truly center healthcare around the patient experience. Despite advancements, gaps remain in communication, care coordination, and shared decision-making. This framework advocates for integrating empathy, cultural competence, and patient engagement into daily clinical workflows. By aligning care delivery with patients’ values and needs, it aims to improve outcomes, satisfaction, and system efficiency across healthcare settings.