Holistic Support for Chronic Health and Disabilities
Holistic Support for Chronic Health and Disabilities
Comprehensive care is patient-centered healthcare aligned with the goals of the specific care episode. These aims are clinically suitable, attuned to patient preferences and health requirements, and consider the impact of health conditions on overall well-being. The term encompasses treatment planned around the patient's physical, mental, and cognitive health, ensuring continued comprehensive and compassionate care, even at life's end. Comprehensive care addresses all aspects of a patient's needs, going beyond medical concerns. Integrated care, a global trend in healthcare reforms, emphasizes coordinated and harmonized service delivery, known by various names like integrated health, coordinated care, and seamless care.