Theoretical Report (based on a systematic literature review) entitled “All together now – patient engagement, patient empowerment, and associated terms in personal healthcare,” published in BMC Health Services Research in 2022, highlighting the critical role of patients as active partners in personal healthcare. Patients as active partners in their personal healthcare are key drivers to reducing costs, using resources effectively, and improving relationships between patients and healthcare providers. The report outlines the relationships and distinctions between concepts focusing on patients as active partners in their personal healthcare.