PFCC BASICS Application for Mobile Devices

Designed to give patients and their families, healthcare professionals, students in health professions (medical, nursing, allied health), and medical residents a practical tool to aid provider-patient communication and to promote safer health care. PFCC facilitates patient-provider partnerships and encourages information exchange, shared decision-making and respectful interactions.

• Patients and their families can use the
  PFCC Checklist at medical visits.
• Clinicians quickly reference the
  evidence-based PFCC Checklist
  before seeing a patient.

Features:                                                                               

• Introduction to Patient- and Family-Centered Care
• Functionality – search PFCC Standards of Care that every healthcare provider should achieve
• Interactivity – use the PFCC checklist before, during, or after patient-provider visits
• PFCC Checklist behaviors follow evidence-based practice and accreditation standards

Additional Audiences:

• Educators and clinicians working with students
• Clinical staff professional development
• General public interested in learning about ways to be an engaged patient or family member in healthcare settings

Disclaimer: This app is intended as a teaching tool for learner development and as a reference tool.

Languages: English