Healthcare can be overwhelming, especially if our patients aren’t given the tools to wade through all the medical information that they are given. We’ve all been in at an appointment where we forget to ask important questions or don’t have the words to ask insightful questions. As clinicians, we can set our patients up for success by educating them on the “why”.

This episode serves as a reminder to educate our patients so we can give them autonomy and the power to make safe decisions for themselves when it comes to their care. When we educate our patients, we also give them the words and empowerment to ask the right questions, advocate for themselves and understand their current situation.

 In this episode, Dr. Burriesci explains that our patients aren’t as fragile as we may think. When we educate our patients, we get to link arms with them and partner in their care. We give them control of their body, help prevent re-admission, better their health outcomes and so much more!. No matter the setting we practice in, we are always in a spot to educate our patients. When we do better, our patients do better!

 

In This Episode:

• Discuss the importance of educating our patients/client
• Knowledge is power
• Importance of describing disease process, assessment findings and interventions
• Teach the medical jargon and break it down

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