Currencies of Care

Currencies of Care are the valuable skills, qualities, and resources that healthcare professionals use to provide effective, compassionate, and timely patient care. Like money in finances, these "currencies" include communication, empathy, knowledge, attention, and trust. They are exchanged in interactions to build relationships, ensure understanding, and deliver quality treatment. Just as money enables transactions, these care currencies enable successful healthcare experiences, fostering well-being and positive outcomes for patients. Investing in and managing these currencies is essential for delivering high-standard, patient-centered care.