Patient Teaching: A Loose - Leaf Library In Three Folders. Nursing is not just about dispensing medication or administering treatments. ... Nurses also are responsible for teaching patients about preventing and managing medical conditions. By relaying information, nurses help patients take control of their healthcare. This is a very in-depth and concise library for health professionals that is devoted to relaying accurate information to their patient in order to help them make fully informed decisions regarding their own health care. This library comes in loose- leaf format contained in three strongly bound folders. It covers 18 separate systems including a contents section, an index and a HowTo Teach Patients content. It covers core topics such as hospital admission, drug therapy, self care, meal planning etc. It covers Cardiovascular, Respiratory, Neurological, Immune and Hematologic, Gastrointestinal, Endocrine and Metabolic, Renal and Urologic, Obstetric and Gynecologic, Musculoskeletal, Eye,Ear,Nose and Throat, Skin Disorders. As well there is a section on Cancer, another on Pain Management and also one on Health Promotion. This is a great tool in allowing every health professional remain informed and up to date and to have the knowledge and the confidence to relay this information to their patient thus giving them the ability to make informed decisions regarding their health status and ongoing care. It is a leading method in providing advocacy for the patient. |