Free Tips and Tools to Engage Patients in Health Care

Free Tips and Tools to Engage Patients in Health Care

Free Tips and Tools to Engage Patients in Health Care

Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) sent this bulletin at 03/04/2014 07:35 AM EST

Research shows that patients who have a good relationship with their clinicians receive better care and are happier with their care. AHRQ offers free resources to help patients prepare for medical appointments, ask questions, and talk with their doctor and other members of the health care team. Care providers can use these materials to foster patient engagement and improve care delivery:

• A short, easy-to-read brochure with tips to help patients be prepared before, during, and after medical appointments.
• Seven minute waiting room video that features patients and clinicians discussing the importance of asking questions and sharing information.
• Notepads to help patients prioritize their questions before their visit.

Learn more at Questions Are the Answer, Tips & Tools.

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