As healthcare has evolved so has the concept of a patient or consumer of healthcare. Technology and culture are among the many variables that have affected our concept of a healthcare patient. Consider these items among the others noted in your text:

• What has most influenced the way you view yourself as a consumer of healthcare?
• What factors led to the redefinition of the patient as a consumer in the late twentieth century?

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common factors that have influenced the way individuals view themselves as consumers of healthcare 1 Technology Advancements The rapid advancement of technology particularly in the realm of digital he... View the full answer