Is patient-centred care for women a priority for policy-makers? Content analysis of government policies

• Main Authors: Anna R. Gagliardi (Author), Sheila Dunn (Author), Angel M. Foster (Author), Sherry L. Grace (Author), Nazilla Khanlou (Author), Donna E. Stewart (Author), Sharon E. Straus (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2020-02-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Considerable research shows that women experience gendered disparities in healthcare access and quality. Patient-centred care (PCC) could reduce inequities by addressing the patient's clinical and personal needs. Healthcare policies can influence service delivery to optimise...