Introduction
In patient education what does the medical assistant share
Health information
What is behavior?
the effective domain, its how one approaches learning.
The patient information packet informs patients of...
office policies and procedures
it is important to match learning materials to a patients needs and level of...
understanding
Smoking cigarettes and drinking alcohol in excess are examples of
unhealthy habits.
What is necessary for patient education?
Understanding your role and what's in your scope of practice.
What does behavior include?
feelings, values, appreciation, enthusiasms, motivations, and attitudes
The information packet MUST state that...
no information from patient files will be released without a signed authorization from the patient.
An important first step in HIPPA compliance is informing the patient of their...
rights
when educating patients about the proper use of medications, it's important to tell them...
not to change the dosage without checking with the physician first, to follow the instructions as prescribed, to report any unusual reactions they experience
what does participatory teaching include?
It includes demonstrations of techniques that may be necessary to show that something has been learned.
What domain is "skills" and what does it include?
The psychomotor domain, it includes physical movement, coordination, and use of motor skills to complete a task.
Patients have the right to refuse
information as well as treatment
A new patient information packet provides important information about the
Practice and office staff
The fear and anxiety of patients who are about to undergo a surgical procedure can adversely affect the
learning process
What does factual teaching do?
It informs the patient of details of the information that is being taught
Learning is the acquiring of...
New knowledge, behaviors, and/or skills
What provides patients with a description of the physical sensations they may have as part of the learning or the procedure involved?
Sensory learning
Why is it a good reason to introduce the office staff in a patient information packet?
Patients can be familiar with the qualifications of the staff members and with the duties of the staff members.
it's important for patients to tell the doctor about all the medications they're taking including...
prescription medications, vitamins, and herbs
What is the ultimate goal of all medical professionals
encourage and teach healthy habits and behaviors to all patients
New knowledge, behaviors, and or skills are also known as...
The domains of learning.
The purpose of patient education prior to surgery are
aide the patient during the recovery period and prepare the patient to prepare the patient for the procedure
An informed consent form is a legal document that provides...
the possible risks of injury, specific information about a surgical procedure, and the expected outcome of a procedure
The first level of disease and illness prevention involves adopting...
health-promoting behaviors.