Another good article on patient education

Agreed

by golden_snitch - 2013-02-28 05:02:02

I fully agree with you, Ian, and I believe that was also discussed when I posted the other article by Anne Gillis.
There are many patients who don't bother to read any information materials etc., even if handed out to them by the doctor. It also lies within our responsibility to get informed and to ask questions, it's not only the doctor's job.
Nevertheless, doctors definitely need to work on their communication skills, and on what/how much they communicate. There are lots of shortcomings in this regard. And one must keep in mind that some patients have more difficulty understanding medical explanations than others; some are too shy to ask questions; and sometimes the diagnosis is such a shock that one cannot think clearly - in cases like these it's the doctor's job to make sure the patient understands what's going on and what his/her options are.

Inga

Hi Inga

by IAN MC - 2013-02-28 05:02:05

It is good that cardiologists seem are now beginning to realise that they have to improve their communication skills with implant patients.

But, I must say I despair when I read that " Many patients feel that they did not understand the reason for the procedure or its possible complications " .

Whose fault is that ? It is not only the doctor to blame !

It certainly seems that many patients are inadequately prepared for the psychological impacts of having an ICD ...... I don't think I could cope ; but , on the other hand. i will never understand why people are so emotionally traumatised about having a PM which quietly does its job without any discomfort to the host.

I look forward to reading your thoughts when they are published.

Ian

Hi

by Moner - 2013-02-28 05:02:07

Hi Inga,

I hope your thoughts do get published, because I;ll be really interested in read it.

Moner

Video

by ElectricFrank - 2013-03-01 01:03:56

I would think in this day of the computer that a video would be the best way to educate patients. Not one done by some droll medical type (you aren't all like that), maybe produced by actors. Pictures and stories are the best medium.

A review of the questions asked by new recipients here on the forum would be a good start.

In most professional fields the problem is that most material is written with the idea of impressing fellow professionals rather than the person who needs it. The same with video.

frank

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