Consumer empowerment versus consumer populism in healthcare IT

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&q...

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Published in:Journal of the American Medical Informatics Association : JAMIA 2010-07, Vol.17 (4), p.370-372
Main Author: Simborg, Donald W
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Decision Support Systems, Clinical
Health Promotion - organization & administration
Health Records, Personal
Humans
Medical Record Linkage
Patient Advocacy
United States
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Summary: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.
ISSN:1067-5027
1527-974X
DOI:10.1136/jamia.2010.003392