Patient Education Management Archives – October 1, 2004
October 1, 2004
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Target messages for annual breast cancer screening
Education about early detection of breast cancer through regular screening has boosted the number of women getting mammograms. About 10 years ago, older women were not getting mammogram screenings as frequently as younger women, even though older women are at higher risk for breast cancer. -
Improve adherence to beta-blockers
The message that the long-term use of beta-blockers following a heart attack can decrease the risk of another heart attack and death from cardiovascular disease is not being delivered to patients. -
Good organization skills essential
As program manager for consumer health education at The Ohio State University Medical Center in Columbus, Diane C. Moyer, MS, RN, is responsible for the development, review, and revision of the patient education materials. -
Educate public about HIPAA privacy rule
Hospitals and health care workers have gone to great effort to understand the patient privacy rules, but more needs to be done to educate the public, according to some health care providers. -
Counseling, support aid Alzheimer’s caregivers
A combination of counseling and support services may reduce the risk of depression in people caring for a spouse with Alzheimers disease, a new study says. -
Communication plan needed for terrorist attack
A terrorist attack involving a nuclear blast or dispersion of radioactive material will cause significant mental health problems in both patient and health care workers, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) warns. -
News Briefs
JCAHO to study hospital smoking-cessation practices; JCAHO panel to examine cultural, linguistic issues; South Florida partners promote healthy habits in schools