What is family-centered care?
Family-centered care is an approach to healthcare that is grounded in the pivotal and invaluable role a family plays in a patient’s recovery. Family-centered care is focused on providing both the facilities and the programs necessary to support the entire family during the healing process. Critical components of family-centered care include specific family-focused programs that encourage meaningful interaction between families, patients and caregivers. Studies show that having a family member or friend accompany a patient during treatment and recovery helps with patient understanding, physician understanding and patient involvement in decision-making.
Family-centered care and supports are developed with the philosophy that recognizes the pivotal role of the family in the lives of children. This approach ensures that families are supported in the natural care giving and decision-making roles for their children by building on their unique strengths as people. Communities Can!
