The patient experience refers to the subjective perceptions, feelings, and emotions that patients have throughout their interactions with the healthcare system.

While patient satisfaction is an important goal, it is not a key element of patient-centered care. Patient-centered care focuses on respecting patient autonomy, sharing information and obtaining informed consent, and collaborating with patients to make decisions about their care.

Patient empowerment refers to the process of patients taking an active role in their own health care, including making decisions about their treatment, managing their symptoms, and advocating for their needs.

Patient empowerment is not a barrier to effective patient-provider communication. In fact, it can help to improve communication by enabling patients to express their needs and concerns more effectively.

Patient disclosure refers to the process of patients sharing their health information with others, such as their family, friends, or healthcare providers.

Patient disclosure can increase the risk of discrimination, as people may be treated differently based on their health status.

Digital health refers to the use of technology to manage health and healthcare. It includes eHealth, mHealth, and telehealth.

Digital health can increase the risk of data breaches, as patient health information is often stored and transmitted electronically.

Patient advocacy refers to the process of patients speaking up for their own health needs and rights.

Legal advocacy is not a type of patient advocacy. Legal advocacy is the process of representing clients in legal proceedings.

Patient collaboration refers to the process of patients working together to improve their health and healthcare.

Patient collaboration can increase the risk of conflict, as patients may have different opinions and goals.

Patient storytelling refers to the process of patients sharing their experiences with others, such as their family, friends, or healthcare providers.

Patient storytelling can increase the risk of discrimination, as people may be treated differently based on their health status.

Patient research refers to the process of patients using research to make informed decisions about their health.