How to become a patient educator? Patient education for medication and treatment of various conditions.
How to become a patient educator? Patient education for medication and treatment of various conditions.
Patient Education for Dementia and Alzheimer’s When someone is diagnosed with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease, clear and compassionate education makes an enormous difference for both patients and families.…
Tubal Ligation: Facts to Know Tubal ligation is a surgical procedure for permanent birth control, sometimes called ‘getting your tubes tied.’ It is a common and effective option…
Chemotherapy Patient Education Hearing that you or a loved one needs chemotherapy can be frightening, and much of that fear comes from the unknown. Chemotherapy uses powerful medicines…
Electrocardiogram (ECG): A Patient Guide An electrocardiogram, often called an ECG or EKG, is a common, painless test that records the heart’s electrical activity. It helps doctors check…
Helping Patients Who Fear Needles Needle fear is far more common than many providers assume, and it’s not just squeamishness; for some patients it’s a genuine phobia that…
What Patients Should Know at the Gynecologist A good relationship with a gynecologist is an important part of women’s health, yet many patients aren’t sure what to expect…
Talking With Patients About Death and Dying Few conversations in healthcare are harder, or more important, than those about death. Whether a patient is facing a terminal diagnosis…
Aspirin Patient Education: The Updated Facts Aspirin is one of the most familiar medicines in the world, found in nearly every home, but the advice about it, especially…
Living Well on Dialysis Starting dialysis is a major life change, but many people live full, active lives while managing it. Dialysis does the work failing kidneys can’t,…
Caring for a Person With Dementia Caring for someone with dementia is one of the most challenging and meaningful things a person can do. As memory and thinking…
What Is Esophageal Cancer? The esophagus is a tube-like structure located in the neck and the chest that carries food from the mouth to the stomach. Esophageal cancer…
Cardiac Tamponade vs Pericardial Effusion The pericardium is a protective sac that wraps up the heart and plays a vital role in maintaining its normal function. This membrane…
Where Do Coma Patients Receive Care? When a loved one is in a coma, families often wonder where they will be cared for and what to expect. Care…
Diverticular Disease Symptoms and Complications Learn the symptoms of diverticulitis, when to seek medical attention, and the associated potential complications. Explore the differences between diverticulosis and diverticulitis, risks,…
COPD Patient Education – Overview Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic inflammatory lung disease that causes obstructed airflow from the lungs, characterized by damage to the…
Patient Education for Osteoporosis Prevention – Overview The best way to prevent osteoporosis is to include vitamin D in a healthy diet and with weight-bearing exercises. In case…