Description:
This article outlines the process for patient education
within the medical setting. The author focuses on the steps necessary for
effective patient education, including assessment, planning, implementation,
evaluation, and documentation. Obstacles to patient education and cultural
differences are explored.
Learning Objectives:
- Reflect on a case study presenting healthcare illiteracy in
a patient
- Outline the patient education process
- Reflect on obstacles to patient education
Author(s):
Janet Sesser, RMA(AMT), MS
Launched: 2018