Patient Education: A Practical Approach

Patient Education: A Practical Approach
ISBN-10
0838520391
ISBN-13
9780838520390
Series
Patient Education
Category
Medical
Pages
381
Language
English
Published
1996
Publisher
McGraw Hill Professional
Author
Barbara Ann Lyons

Description

This text provides assistance to mid-level student practitioners in discussing with patients specific health care information related to their illnesses. Prevention and self-care are emphasized, with a focus on methods that will lead to improved patient understanding, increased patient compliance, and early recognition of problems by the patients. The authors emphasize the skills and knowledge needed to perform patient education specific to treatment options, prevention, and psychosocial issues. The book includes ways to select and personalize patient education material, and a step-by-step approach to managing noncompliant patients.

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