The Self-Efficacy Imperative

Self-efficacy provides a roadmap for tapping into the power of patients to engage in their own health care. Empowered patients, working in effective collaboration with their providers, can improve their own health outcomes and also become an important force in controlling health care costs. The first change needed is a cultural and attitudinal transformation. We are now transitioning toward payment systems that support effective care and improved outcomes. The opportunity is at our doorstep.

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