Hypothyroidism—A Question towards Quality and Patient Centricity

Agent- and Patient-Centricity in Myth

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Overview on Patient Centricity in Cancer Care

Successful implementation of treatment in cancer care partially depends on how patients' perspectives are taken into account, as preferences of health care professionals and patients may differ. Objectives of this exploratory research were (I) to identify patient preferences and values (PPVs) in cancer care as indicated by patient organizations (POs), (II) to determine how these PPVs are captur...

Bringing patient centricity to diabetes medication access in Canada

Canada must become proactive in addressing type 2 diabetes. With the second highest rate of diabetes prevalence in the developed world, the number of Canadians living with diabetes will soon reach epidemic levels. Against international comparisons, Canada also performs poorly with respect to diabetes-related hospitalizations, mortality rates, and access to medications. Diabetes and its comorbid...

Mandibular centricity: centric relation.

Centric relation can be a confusing term because it continues to evolve in meaning. This article presents a discussion of the historical aspects of centric relation. Guidelines to decide when to use centric relation in clinical dentistry are included.

Towards Ontological Question Answering