The Practice of Patient Education

The Practice of Patient Education
ISBN-10
0323012795
ISBN-13
9780323012799
Category
Medical / Nursing / General
Pages
314
Language
English
Published
2001
Publisher
Mosby
Author
Barbara Klug Redman

Description

This classic text prepares health care providers to effectively and competently meet the educational
needs of patients in all settings. Part I of the book presents various learning theories and concepts, and
demonstrates how to apply them in developing teaching strategies for patients. Part II discusses the
specific informational needs of special patient groups and patients with various health disorders. This
section includes a wealth of sample teaching guides and handouts developed by nationally recognised
agencies and organisations.

  • Presents the theories of learning and teaching as the basis for practical application strategies
  • Describes patient education techniques and principles specifically related to disease entities and conditions
  • Provides numerous sample documents and instructional handouts
  • Addresses the various health care settings and how to most effectively teach in each of them

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