Reflections and perspectives

Complex patients who have biopsychosocial comorbidities represent a major challenge for the current health care system. Unlike standard medical situations for which medical care can be based on an evidence-based approach, complex patients require a broader concept of care. As demonstrated throughout...

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Published inThe Medical clinics of North America Vol. 90; no. 4; p. 759
Main Authors Stiefel, Friedrich C, Huyse, Frits J
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.07.2006
Subjects
Decision Support Systems, Clinical
Delivery of Health Care, Integrated
Humans
Interdisciplinary Communication
Patient Care Management
Psychophysiologic Disorders - complications
Psychophysiologic Disorders - therapy
Social Behavior Disorders - complications
Social Behavior Disorders - therapy
Sociology, Medical
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Summary:Complex patients who have biopsychosocial comorbidities represent a major challenge for the current health care system. Unlike standard medical situations for which medical care can be based on an evidence-based approach, complex patients require a broader concept of care. As demonstrated throughout this issue, such an integrated approach that takes into account the concepts of case- and care complexity is not only possible, it is cost-effective. Integrated care, however, needs assessment tools and a communications-based approach that fosters exchange and collaboration between different medical disciplines and professions and patients.
ISSN:0025-7125
1557-9859
DOI:10.1016/j.mcna.2006.04.004