A review of the concept formation of ＂patient participation＂ and its evolvement / 中华医院管理杂志

ABSTRACT

This article studied the formation process of the "patient participation" concept, based on the definition of its connotation and extension. It is held that"patient participation" concept has evolved to include improving patient's willingness, ability and rights to participate, changing the traditional dominance of medical workers, and promoting information disclosure and credibility among others. The concept of "patient participation" comes into being to meet patient needs in the process of medical service, and the analysis of the concept formation can help better understand patients'demands.