Patient education

May/June 2022 Issue
Food Is Medicine: Four Lessons From Incorporating Cooking Classes Into Practice [The Last Word]

This unconventional intervention can improve patients’ quality of life.

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November/December 2021 Issue
Combatting COVID-19 Information Overload [From the Editor]

In the digital age, patients sometimes have the same access to the latest information as family physicians. But they still need us to filter it for them.

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November/December 2018 Issue
Five Ways to Communicate Risks So That Patients Understand [Feature]

When discussing a patient’s risk of developing a disease or the risks associated with a screening test, these simple techniques can ensure clarity.

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November/December 2018 Issue
Communicating Risks: Let's Talk Numeracy [From the Editor]

Understanding numeracy will make your risk conversations with patients more effective.

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July/August 2018 Issue
Patient Inducements: The New Dos and Don'ts [Feature]

The limits on giving free goods and services to Medicare and Medicaid patients are complex. Here’s how to avoid regulatory trouble.

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July/August 2018 Issue
Four Mobile Apps for Pain Management [SPPACES: App Reviews]

These apps can help you and your patients more effectively manage their acute and chronic pain.

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May/June 2018 Issue
Five Mobile Apps for Mindfulness [SPPACES: App Reviews]

Recommend these apps for patients interested in incorporating mindfulness into their care plan.

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March/April 2018 Issue
Encouraging Health Behavior Change: Eight Evidence-Based Strategies [Feature]

Using these brief interventions, you can help your patients make healthy behavior changes.

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May/June 2016 Issue
Encouraging Children’s Literacy in Your Practice [Feature]

Providing free books to your youngest patients can improve literacy and patient satisfaction.

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March/April 2014 Issue
Adding Health Education Specialists to Your Practice [Feature]

These multifaceted employees can improve patient care, generate additional net revenue, and prepare your practice for the future.

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