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	TIPS ON PATIENT TEACHING How to Capture a Teachable Moment Avoid too much detail. Separate the nice to know from the need to know information. Separate long or complex information into short, frequent teaching sessions. Keep sessions interesting and brief. Use examples the person can understand. Avoid lecturing when teaching patients. Encourage the patient and family member to ask questions and volunteer information. When teaching the patient, involve him/her in as many physical activities as possible. These include the following: Hearing Seeing Touching Writing Speaking ...
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	...to gain insight and understanding into motivating factors. Give patients a choice of activities to increase their sense of control. Educate patients and/or families and significant others about each treatment. Work with the interdisciplinary team to achieve consistency in approach and follow-up care. Tips on Improving Patient Education Activities Develop Interdisciplinary Patient Education Committees to assess the needs of patient and family members, design interventions and evaluate...