The National Patient Library: <i>Evidence-based Information for Consumers</i>

Lerner, Jeffrey C.

doi:10.1017/s0266462300010540

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“…This is a broad and loosely defined concept encompassing shared decision-making, patient education (including initiatives to promote public understanding such as the National Patient Library [110] in the USA) and involvement of patients or consumer advocates in the process of policy and guideline development [111].…”

Section: Patient Participationmentioning

confidence: 99%

The patient's role in the spread and control of bacterial resistance to antibiotics

Davey¹,

Pagliari²,

Hayes³

2002

Clinical Microbiology and Infection

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As the ultimate consumers, patients play an important role in the emergence, spread and control of bacterial resistance to antibiotics. Improved knowledge of antibiotics and the problem of resistance, as well as a better understanding of beliefs, pressures/concerns, and expectations, from both the patient's and physician's perspectives, are fundamental for controlling antibiotic use. There is growing evidence to suggest that empowering patients through implementation of patient-centered health-care strategies, such as shared decision-making, in conjunction with educational initiatives help to change attitudes and behavior, and improve access to and completion of appropriate antimicrobial therapy. This, in turn, may help to control the development and spread of resistance to antibiotics.

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Section: Patient Participationmentioning

confidence: 99%

The patient's role in the spread and control of bacterial resistance to antibiotics

Davey¹,

Pagliari²,

Hayes³

2002

Clinical Microbiology and Infection

148

126

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“…After publication of the ECRI Institute guide for patients considering combined high-dose chemotherapy and bone marrow transplantation to treat breast cancer, researchers concluded that the alternative treatments chosen by some women may have spared them considerable pain and lengthened their lives, while lowering the cost. [20][21][22][23] …”

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The Case For A National Patient Library

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A national patient library that stored and communicated findings from research on the comparative effectiveness of health services could be a valuable resource for patients and clinicians. It could assist in improving the quality of health care and help reduce inappropriate costs. Public confidence in a national patient library would require that its activities be insulated from government as well as from professional, provider, payer, and commercial groups and advocacy organizations. This article describes why such a library is possible and desirable, what it would do for whom, how it could be governed and financed, and how it could overcome initial challenges.

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“…In the U.S., a public‐private partnership has proposed a National Patient Library of evidence‐based health information intended to identify and vet information for consumers (Lerner, 1998). Already in existence for many years is Medline Plus, a service of the National Library of Medicine, which provides health topics, drug information, dictionaries and directories, as well as other information (Medline Plus, 2000).…”

Section: Health Systems Professionals and Patientsmentioning

confidence: 99%