Giving information to patients.
Giving information is integral to many nursing roles. Ann-Louise Caress discusses factors to take into account when giving healthcare information, and suggests some approaches to enhance effectiveness.
Caress
Ann-Louise
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University of Manchester. ann.caress@man.ac.uk
D003142:Communication; D004522:Educational Status; D015438:Health Behavior; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D007255:Information Services; D020407:Internet; D008913:Minority Groups; D017145:Models, Educational; D008960:Models, Psychological; D020380:Needs Assessment; D024802:Nurse's Role; D010353:Patient Education as Topic / Q000379:methods*; D013664:Teaching Materials