Leadership in doctor-patient relationship: Implementation on patient’s case management in primary care
Abstract: As a care
coordinator, primary care physicians (PCP) need planning, organizing,
implementation, and evaluation. A model of leadership in medicine needs to be
implemented in primary care. Transformational leadership is defined as a
leadership style that is suitable for health services. It is similar to a
patient-centered approach. Case management should be well prepared and
explained in accordance with patient needs, can be agreed upon, as well as
implemented with appropriate respective roles. A leader needs to do various
aspects related to the managerial process for carrying out the required
activities. The same process can also be done by PCPs to achieve patient’s
target management. Such activities include planning up to building networks.
PCPs are expected to have leadership competencies and transformational
leadership to support their performance as care coordinators. This can be
obtained through a holistic, comprehensive, integrated, and continuous
approach, as well as building relationships with other stakeholders.
Keywords: doctor, leadership,
primary care
Author: Retno A. Werdhani
Journal Code: jpkedokterangg170231
