Inclusive Communication and Continuous Bias Assessment are Crucial in Case Management
Effective case management should include inclusive communication methods. Implicit biases can unwittingly influence professional communication, patient engagement, and treatment adhesion, requiring continuing awareness and education. By blending inclusive communication strategies, case managers can establish an environment where everyone is in the same boat. In this way, all patients have equal access to medical care. As case managers take responsibility for patients in trouble, the patients can trust them more, and it is much easier to cope with their different needs. Prioritizing these aspects helps drive meaningful progress towards attaining health equity and improves long-term healthcare outcomes.
Authors
- Michelle G. Rhodes
Institutions
- University of South Florida (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Professional Case Management
- Published
- 2025-05-29
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1097/ncm.0000000000000810
- Primary Topic
- Patient-Provider Communication in Healthcare
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00