May 2, 2017 Air Force Patient and Family Advisory Councils give patients a voice Air Force patients have a new way to be advocates in their own care, through Patient and Family Advisory Councils, recently implemented by the Air Force Medical Service at hospitals and clinics nationwide. The councils let patients communicate directly to medical staff and share their concerns and
April 27, 2017 Going to the doctor? Be prepared! Have you ever left the doctor’s office feeling frustrated or confused? Have you ever forgotten some of what they told you? Doing a little bit of preparation before your appointment can make sure you get the most out of seeing a medical provider. The Air Force Medical Service is committed to
April 25, 2017 Putting the patient at the center of Air Force Medicine The Air Force Medical Service is committed to incorporating patients’ needs, preferences and values into their care. This model emphasizes patient centeredness, and that starts with creating a culture where everyone a patient interacts with in the health care space is listening to their
May 27, 2016 Air Force Medical Service embraces patient centeredness The Air Force Medical Service is working to increase patient-and family-centered care throughout all operations. Patient centeredness is critical to AFMS’ delivery of safe, effective, high quality care. But what is patient centeredness?“Patient centeredness is respecting our patients’ preferences,