Benefits of Patient Education

It all begins with an idea. How can I increase patient compliance with the treatment plan? The evidence proves that thorough patient education improves patient outcomes by providing the rationale to remain consistent with the treatment plan.

Patients want to understand why a treatment plan is prescribed, what the treatment plan is going to do to improve their health, and a timeline of when the improvements may manifest. These are reasonable requests and with appropriate teaching will lay the foundation towards a state of improved health.

Be clear, confident, and informed in your teaching. The beauty of your story is that your teaching points are based on evidence to support your treatment plan. Your goal should be to make your patient feel empowered and reassured that compliance with the prescribed treatment plan will result in improved health outcomes and a better state of overall health.