Patient Follow-Up Process
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A Patient Follow-Up Process is a healthcare process where healthcare providers check in with patients post-treatment to monitor their progress and adherence to prescribed care plans.
- Context:
- It can (typically) involve contacting patients via phone calls, emails, or digital platforms
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- It can range from being a Simple Patient Follow-Up Process to being a Complex Patient Follow-Up Process.
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- It can aim to assess their condition after treatment or surgery.
- It can aim to identify potential complications early, allowing for timely interventions that could prevent more serious health issues.
- It can support Patient Adherence Monitoring (to medication, therapy, or lifestyle recommendations).
- It can be a critical part of managing chronic conditions and make necessary adjustments.
- It can be supported by Patient Care Management Systems (designed to improve overall patient outcomes and satisfaction).
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- Example(s):
- Post-Surgical Follow-Up that ensures a patient is healing properly and not experiencing complications.
- Chronic Disease Management Follow-Up that involves regular monitoring of a patient’s condition to ensure they are following their prescribed treatment plan.
- Medication Therapy Management Processes that ...
- Medication Adherence Monitoring Processes that track a patient’s compliance with their medication regimen and address any issues with adherence.
- Post-Discharge Follow-Up where hospital staff contact a patient after discharge to check on their recovery and ensure they understand their discharge instructions.
- Cancer Treatment Follow-Up that includes regular check-ups to monitor for recurrence and manage any long-term side effects of treatment.
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- Counter-Example(s):
- Initial Patient Consultation, which occurs before treatment and involves diagnosing and planning rather than post-treatment follow-up.
- Emergency Care Processes, where immediate treatment is provided without the ongoing monitoring that characterizes follow-up care.
- Customer Follow-up Process.
- See: Healthcare Process, Patient Care Management, Chronic Disease Management, Post-Surgical Care