Which describes an informed, activated patient?

Which describes an informed, activated patient?

• A. They have motivation, information, skills, and confidence necessary to effectively make decisions and manage health
• B. They rely exclusively on clinicians
• C. They ignore information
• D. They avoid decision-making

Answer: (A)

An informed, activated patient actively participates in their care, bringing motivation, knowledge, skills, and confidence to make decisions and manage health. This means they seek out information, understand options, ask questions, and take actions like following plans and monitoring symptoms. They’re not passive; they engage with clinicians and take responsibility for their health. Relying exclusively on clinicians describes a passive patient, not an activated one. Ignoring information shows disengagement, not activation. Avoiding decision-making also signals a lack of engagement in care.

An informed, activated patient actively participates in their care, bringing motivation, knowledge, skills, and confidence to make decisions and manage health. This means they seek out information, understand options, ask questions, and take actions like following plans and monitoring symptoms. They’re not passive; they engage with clinicians and take responsibility for their health.

Relying exclusively on clinicians describes a passive patient, not an activated one. Ignoring information shows disengagement, not activation. Avoiding decision-making also signals a lack of engagement in care.