Which element is included in using person-centered care?

• A. Life course
• B. Episode of Care
• C. Compliance
• D. Focus on disease

Answer: (A)

Person-centered care looks at the whole person and how their life story and circumstances shape health needs over time. The life course approach fits this by considering experiences across a person’s lifetime—past health, social and economic factors, transitions, and ongoing goals—to tailor care that matters to them now and into the future. This emphasizes continuity, respect for values, and coordination across settings, rather than focusing on a single episode or a disease alone. The other ideas describe different directions—an episodic view centers on one event, compliance focuses on whether someone follows plans, and a focus on disease concentrates on illness rather than the person as a whole.