scholarly journals Healthcare Provider Group Effective Date Range

2020 ◽  
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Healthcare Provider ◽  
Provider Group

scholarly journals Maximizing HIV partner notification opportunities for index patients and their sexual partners in Malawi

1970 ◽  
Vol 27 (4) ◽  
pp. 140-144
Author(s):  
G Kamanga ◽  
L Brown ◽  
P Jawati ◽  
D Chiwanda ◽  
N Nyirenda
Keyword(s):  
Hiv Testing ◽  
Healthcare Provider ◽  
Psychosocial Support ◽  
Partner Notification ◽  
Healthcare Setting ◽  
Sexual Partners ◽  
Accurate Information ◽  
Provider Group ◽  
Hiv Testing And Counselling ◽  
Hiv Exposed

Introduction HIV testing and counselling (HTC) is important to effect positive sexual behaviour change and is an entry point to treatment, care, and psychosocial support. One of the most practical initiatives to increase HTC is to encourage sexual partners of HIV-infected persons to test for HIV. However, partner notification strategies must be feasible in the healthcare setting and acceptable to the population.Methods We conducted a qualitative study during the pilot phase of an HIV partner notification trial to complement its assessment of feasibility and acceptability of methods of partner notification. We performed in-depth interviews with 16 consecutive HIV-positive index participants who consented and their 12 identifiable sexual partners. We also conducted two focus group discussions with healthcare workers to supplement the patient perspectives. In the main study, newly diagnosed HIV cases (index cases) were randomized to one of three methods of partner notification: passive, contract, and provider referral. Clients in the passive referral group were responsible for notifying their sexual partners themselves. Individuals in the contract referral group were given seven days to notify their partners, after which a healthcare provider contacted partners who had not reported for counselling and testing. In the provider group, a healthcare provider notified partners directly.Results Although most index participants and partners expressed a preference for passive notification, they also highlighted benefits for provider-assisted notification and the universal right for all HIV-exposed persons to know their HIV exposure and benefit from HIV testing and access antiretroviral treatment. Several participants mentioned couples counselling as a way to diffuse tension and get accurate information. All mentioned benefits to HIV testing, including the opportunity to change behaviour.Conclusions Provider-assisted partner notification is not preferred, but it is acceptableand may complement the passive method of notification. Couples counselling should also be encouraged.

Healthcare Provider Cultural Competency Measure

2008 ◽  
Author(s):  
Todd Lucas ◽  
Georgia Michalopoulou ◽  
Pamela Falzarano ◽  
Shanti Menon ◽  
Windy Cunningham
Keyword(s):  
Healthcare Provider ◽  
Cultural Competency

Choice Matters

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gordon Moore ◽  
John A. Quelch ◽  
Emily Boudreau
Keyword(s):  
Public Policy ◽  
Social Media ◽  
Healthcare Provider ◽  
Healthcare System ◽  
Consumer Choice ◽  
Marketing Management ◽  
Appropriate Use ◽  
System P ◽  
The U.S

Choice Matters: How Healthcare Consumers Make Decisions (and Why Clinicians and Managers Should Care) is a timely and thoughtful exploration of the controversial role of consumers in the U.S. healthcare system. In most markets today, consumers have more options and autonomy than ever before. Empowered consumers easily shop around for products and services that better meet their needs, and they widely share their reviews on social media to inform and influence other consumers. Businesses have responded with better experiences and prices to compete for consumers’ business. Though healthcare has lagged behind other industries in this respect, there is a rising tide of interest in consumer choice and empowerment in healthcare markets. However, most healthcare provider organizations, individual doctors, and health insurers are unprepared to consider patients as consumers. The authors draw upon the fields of medicine, marketing, management, psychology, and public policy as they take a substantive, in-depth look at consumer choice and point out its appropriate use, as well as its limitations. This book addresses perplexing issues, such as how healthcare differs from other consumer-driven markets, how consumers make healthcare decisions, and how increased consumer choice in healthcare can not only aid and empower American consumers but also improve the overall healthcare system.

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