1. A person who uses or purchases healthcare services and products, typically treating healthcare as a commodity to be evaluated and selected based on quality, cost, and convenience
Healthcare consumers are increasingly comparing prices and reading reviews before choosing their providers.
Os consumidores de serviços de saúde estão comparando preços e lendo avaliações antes de escolher seus provedores.
2. A patient who actively participates in decisions about their healthcare and treatment options
The modern healthcare consumer demands transparency in pricing and treatment outcomes.
O consumidor de saúde moderno exige transparência nos preços e resultados do tratamento.