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Is the patient responsible for the outcome of their own healthcare?

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Is the patient responsible for the outcome of their own healthcare?

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The patient has a crucial role in their own health because of the decisions they need to make on a daily basis. Harvey Fineberg, MD, discusses the relationship between the healthcare system and the individual.

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