Healthcare Providers
Explore practical guides, educational resources, and partnership assessment tools designed to strengthen person-centered care in clinical practice, patient education, and professional development.
Education & Partnerships
The Center is seeking partnerships with universities, residency and fellowship programs, health systems, healthcare organizations, professional associations, and research collaborators interested in advancing person-centered care through education, curriculum integration, implementation, and pilot projects.
Healthcare providers, educators, and clinical leaders can preview the Center's online course, How Care Plans Fall Short in the Real World: And What Providers Can Do About It, which introduces practical strategies for strengthening person-centered care in everyday clinical practice.
Whether you are caring for patients, educating future clinicians, or leading organizational improvement, these resources are designed to help translate the principles of person-centered care into everyday practice.
How We Support Healthcare Organizations
- Curriculum Integration
- Grand Rounds & Educational Presentations
- Residency & Fellowship Education
- Professional Development
- Research Partnerships
- Pilot Implementation Projects
Resources for Healthcare Providers
Whether you're looking for practical tools, opportunities for professional development, or ways to strengthen person-centered care within your organization, the resources below provide practical starting points.
Health Guides & Visual Snapshots
Explore practical guides and visual resources that support person-centered care in clinical practice, patient education, and professional training.
Health Guides
- A Voter's Guide to Asking Healthcare Questions (PDF, opens in a new tab)
- Getting the Most from Your Health Insurance (PDF, opens in a new tab)
- Understanding How Healthcare Decisions Are Made (PDF, opens in a new tab)
- Making the Most of Your Medical Appointment (PDF, opens in a new tab)
- Navigating Work During Illness or Injury (PDF, opens in a new tab)
- Supporting a Loved One During a Health Crisis (PDF, opens in a new tab)
- Navigating a Hospital Stay (PDF, opens in a new tab)
- Managing Changes in Function After Illness or Injury (PDF, opens in a new tab)
The Health Guides and Visual Snapshots were reviewed by a physician for clinical accuracy and by other reviewers to improve readability, clarity, and ease of understanding.
Provider Partnership Assessment
Assess how consistently your clinical practice and care environment support the principles of person-centered care.
Take the AssessmentThe resources on this page are designed to help people navigate healthcare, make informed decisions, and participate more effectively in their care. While many focus directly on person-centered care, others address related topics such as health insurance, healthcare policy, employment, caregiving, and navigating the healthcare system.