Your Patient Journey

Help a prospective patient or family member understand a patient journey can help demystify what can be a stressful and not easily understood process.


Often patients and carers only want a 10,000 foot view, what are the stages or a basic overview.


Types of Patient Journeys

Obviously for websites that include multiple conditions and treatments, a Patient's Experience or Journey may vary considerably. However, sometimes a simple explanation of the basic steps or stages. can help build a patient's understanding


Key Elements of a Patient Journey

Initial Consult

  • History
  • Symptoms
  • Reviews

Diagnosis

  • Types (radiology, pathology
  • Symptoms
  • Reviews

Review

  • Multidisciplinary Review
  • Other Consultants
  • Second Opinions

Choice

  • Approach Tabled
  • Risks & Complications
  • Discussed or Decided

Preparation

  • Assessments
  • Treatments
  • Preparations

Pre Op

  • Information
  • Diet & Meds
  • Logistics

Day of Surgery

  • What expect
  • Arriving
  • Registration

During Surgery

  • Anaesthetics
  • Surgery
  • Duration

Post Surgery

  • Recovery
  • Stay in Hospital
  • Discharge

Recovery Care

  • Care Plan
  • Reviews & Follow Ups
  • Diet & Exercise

Remission

  • Rehabilitation
  • Consultations
  • Meetings

Recurrence

  • Information
  • Elements
  • Choices

Examples of Patient Journey

While words and numbers are useful often a simple graphic with a link to more detail.

Patient Treatment Journey
End to End Patient Journey
Treatment Process
Patient Journey & Care Plan
Your Patient Journey
Patient Journey Infographic
Steps in Medical Treatment Plan
Patient Journey Explained
Weight Loss Journey Stages
Weight Loss Journey
Stage of Medical Journey
What is required for Effective New Patients
Brain Activity Changes