What is the importance of patient education?

Increasing the patient's ability to cope with and manage his or her health

Facilitating understandings of health statuses, diagnosis and treatment options, and consequences of care for patients and their families

Empowering patients to make decisions related to their care

Increasing patients’ potential to follow a health care plan

Helping patients learn healthier behaviors

Promoting recovery and improved function

Increasing patient confidence in his or her self care

Decreasing treatment complications