Are we measuring the right things in patient education?
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Ah, yes, the Top 12 Healthcare Buzzwords for 2012 has come out, and once again patient education fits right in. #10 on the list is Engagement. “For patients, being engaged means that providers have tried to cultivate their trust, making sure on repeated occasions that they...How do I improve patien...
It’s a new year, and you’re ready for a change. Perhaps you think now is the time take steps to improve patient and family education in your organization. Why? Your patient population is low on resources, or lacks health literacy skills, or don’t speak English, and you want...Win a copy of my book!...
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You’ve head about the importance of health literacy. You know many of your patients have difficulty following written instructions. You know you should be writing your patient education materials more clearly. But you just don’t know where to begin. Plain language is...
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