Candis A. Kinkus: Providing consistent patient care

Since 1985, Candis A. Kinkus has been working in the medical science industry as a hospital administrator. Part of her job is to develop procedures for consistent patient care.

Every hospital or medical practice aims to find ways to simplify its work processes while providing high-quality patient care. While providing consistent patient care is challenging, it is also very important because it builds trust and loyalty among patients. This can benefit the physicians and medical institution in the long run.

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An effective way to deliver consistent patient care is through patient-centered care. In patient-centered care, the doctor involves the patients and their families in making decisions on treatment options and other aspects before, during, and after treatment.

Candis A. Kinkus has worked for various medical institutions as a hospital or laboratory administrator.

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Instead of just informing patients of their diagnosis and possible treatment plans, physicians using patient-centered care encourage patients and their families to participate in developing a treatment plan that is suitable to the patients’ lifestyle. Also, patient-centered care focuses on the psychological effects that consultation and treatment have on patients. Instead of letting patients wait anxiously (and sometimes in pain), patient-centered care provides them with access to their families or caregivers to ease their pain or anxiety.

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Consistent patient care benefits not only patients but also medical professionals and institutions by establishing themselves as trustworthy figures in the healthcare industry. Candis A. Kinkus is currently the Administrative Director at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. More information about her is available on this Twitter page.