Principles of Person Centered Care

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PRINCIPLES OF PERSON CENTERED CARE
Principles of Person Centered Care and the role of the Nurses
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Principles of the Person-Centered Care (PCC)
Person-Centered Care is the practice of involving the consumers of medical and social
services fully at the core of the practice. (McCormack and McCance, 2016) They are involved in
the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation process of the service delivery. Person-
Centered Care in nursing involves having the primary commitment dedicated to the patient. This
involves prioritization of the patients’ needs as opposed to the medical practitioners’ desires. It
includes listening to the patient, informing the patient based on their medical condition, giving
relevant responses and creating an environment of mutual respect.
The principles of Person-Centered Care in relation to the patient
These principles are practices conducive for positive patient experience.
Respect for patients’ preferences expressed needs and values
It involves recognition of the patient as an individual with unique preferences, treating
the patient with dignity and giving them the attention they deserve. In the administration of
medical services to patients, keen attention should be given to their cultural beliefs and religious
beliefs. The care team should customize service delivery to their specific client (Ross, Tod, and
Clarke, 2015, p.1227)
Coordination and integration of care
It is normal for patients to feel vulnerable and powerless to a specific medical condition
they are in. Such feelings of helplessness can be curbed by coordination and integration of care

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in various phenomenon’s such as in coordination of front line patient, coordination of ancillary
and support services and in the integration of medical care. (Brummel‐Smith, et al, 2016, p.17)
Physical Comfort
The level of physical comfort patients experience has a major contribution to their
satisfaction and fulfillment. Physical comfort may be boosted through pain management
approaches found in various clinical care settingd. Helping patients in their daily living activities
such as movement, personal cleaning and so forth may as well improve their comfortability in
the care unit. The environment should be conducive for safety and movement of the patient,
(Harding, Wait and Scrutton, 2015) including the surroundings as well.
Education and Information
Patients would have fears that they don’t have adequate information when it comes to
their medical condition. Some medical practitioners might not fully expose the severity of their
ailments because it’s a difficult discussion and may cause panic to the patient. It is proper ethics
and good professionalism to practice the patients’ right to education throughout the care process
in and out of the clinic. Information related to the care process should be given to the patient.
Education on the status, progress, and prognosis has to be offered. Lastly, the patient should be
trained to ensure the promotion of health, self-care and some level of independence.
Involvement of friends and family
Close friends and family participation in the medical process is highly essential for a
positive care experience. Family and friends would also be of help in promoting good decision
making and in areas such as caregivers at home. The medical care unit should organize