Care Management

Care Management

 

Care management is a term that refers to the activities carried out to improve patient care and reduce the need for medical services by enhancing care coordination and helping patients and caregivers to manage their healthcare conditions effectively. Care management utilizes several integrated programs which extend beyond current clinical care. Care management consists of several healthcare professionals, such as nurses, social workers, and patent educators. These healthcare management professionals work collaboratively to create a health care plan that will help meet the specific needs. Care management services include patient education, medication management, managing symptoms, and preventative testing. This essay aims to formulate a PICOT question associated with care management, describing the problem’s background and identifying the key stakeholders.