Educating Patients, Families, and Caregivers
Members of the health care team can provide an important service to patients with mental illness and their families by helping to educate them. Educational programs can be produced by a variety of sources, including pharmaceutical companies, advocacy groups, and medical institutions. Regardless of the source, the physician and other members of the team should be involved in distributing the information. Although printed educational materials can be helpful, patients often prefer visual information, such as that presented on videotape.
Some of the most valuable educational topics for patients and families include information regarding the:
- patient's specific disease
- details about the medication being prescribed and its use
- importance of compliance
- risk of adverse events
- role of the psychiatrist and the treatment team
Disclaimer: The articles on this web site are provided for
general information only and should not be used as a basis for diagnosis or
treatment. All exercises and information featured on this web site should only
be practised under the supervision of a qualified healthcare professional.
The goals of the Medical Sites Network are to provide people with meaningful information to make informed decisions about their health and health care.
The goals of the Medical Sites Network are to provide people with meaningful information to make informed decisions about their health and health care.