Patient Education Management Archives – July 1, 2006
July 1, 2006
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Choosing a worthy messenger key to getting diabetes message across
The public is not aware of the steps it can take to prevent the onset of type 2 diabetes, ... -
Conquering the diabetes education dilemma
Diabetes education for the patient in the hospital has become an impossible task for nurses who find it difficult to teach along with all their other duties. -
A few favorite web sites for patient education
The Internet is a wealth of information for people in all professions. So it is not surprising that patient education managers have favorite web sites they turn to time and time again. -
Diabetes care program addresses specific needs
Using a combination of trained diabetes educators, endocrinologists, and peer educators (minority individuals who have successfully managed their own diabetes), the program has achieved impressive results. -
Abstinence-only education problematic, group says
The Society for Adolescent Medicine (SAM) issued a position statement rejecting current administration policy promoting abstinence-only education for young people, ... -
Osteoporosis prevention: What patients can do
Osteoporosis prevention requires adequate calcium and vitamin D intake, regular physical activity, and avoidance of smoking and excessive alcohol ingestion. -
News Brief: Diabetes epidemic hurt by information gap
A recent survey highlights yet another obstacle to managing diabetes.