Communication
•Clear and timely communication prevents misunderstandings, misdiagnoses, and medication errors, ensuring patients receive the correct and safest care.
Reduces Medical Errors
•After explaining information, ask the patient or family to explain it back in their own words
Employ the "Teach-Back" Method
These physical models of body parts or organs allow patients to see and touch what is being discussed, making abstract concepts concrete
Anatomical Models and 3D Replicas
When providers effectively share patient information, treatment plans, and progress, it leads to seamless transitions of care, avoiding duplicated tests or conflicting interventions.
Improves Care Coordination
Break down large amounts of information into smaller, digestible "chunks."
"Chunk and Check" Information
•Simple, clear drawings, flowcharts, or visual summaries can break down complex medical processes, conditions, or instructions into easily digestible visuals.
Diagrams, Illustrations, and Infographics
By fostering a culture of open dialogue and information exchange, potential risks are identified and mitigated proactively, leading to a safer healthcare environment
Enhances Patient Safety
Give patients and families your full attention, listen to their concerns without interruption
Practice Active Listening and Empathy
Moving visuals can demonstrate procedures, show how a medication works within the body, or illustrate the progression of a disease
Videos and Animations
Comprehensive and accurate information shared among the care team enables more informed clinical decisions, leading to optimized treatment strategies tailored to individual patient needs
Better Decision-Making
Supplement verbal explanations with written materials
Provide Written and Visual Aids
When explaining risks, probabilities, or treatment efficacy, visual data representations are invaluable.
Charts, Graphs, and Pictograms
When patients observe their healthcare team communicating effectively and working collaboratively, it builds trust, reduces anxiety, and empowers them to participate more actively in their own care.
Patient Satisfaction and Trust
Translate complex medical terms into everyday words that are easy for anyone to understand
•Use Plain Language and Avoid Jargon
Tablets or computer-based applications that allow patients to interact with 3D anatomy, explore treatment options, or simulate health outcomes
Interactive Digital Tools (e.g., Apps, Simulations