Is patient-centred care for women a priority for policy-makers? Content analysis of government policies

Abstract Background Considerable research shows that women experience gendered disparities in healthcare access and quality. Patient-centred care (PCC) could reduce inequities by addressing the patient’s clinical and personal needs. Healthcare policies can influence service delivery to optimise pati...

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Main Authors: Anna R. Gagliardi, Sheila Dunn, Angel M. Foster, Sherry L. Grace, Nazilla Khanlou, Donna E. Stewart, Sharon E. Straus
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-02-01
Series:Health Research Policy and Systems
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12961-020-0533-z