Question

1. Name three things that must be included in the documentation of patient education.

2. Discuss the purposes of patient education.

3. Discuss the purposes of patient education.

Answer 1

1. Patient education is given based on the patient's knowledge deficits and learning needs required to stay healthy. Three things that must be included in the documentation of patient education are:

a. Specific education content taught for disease management, recovery, and wellness management.

b. The teaching method used for the specific purpose.

c. The evidence of evaluation with particular results of the education provided

2. The most important purposes of patient education are to obtain informed consent as well as patient compliance, Another important purpose of patient education is to aid the patient in reaching the most appropriate state of health through their actions. Teaching gives the patient information about improved health options and behaviors to reach the optimal state of health. Other purposes of patient education are prevention of disease/injury, restoration of health, promotion of wellness, and helping the patient cope with the disease.