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# PATIENT EDUCATION ## Patient Education Patient education is the process of imparting knowledge to patients and their caregivers about their health. In primary health care settings, nurses are often the main source of information about health promotion, illness prevention, and palliative care (...

# PATIENT EDUCATION ## Patient Education Patient education is the process of imparting knowledge to patients and their caregivers about their health. In primary health care settings, nurses are often the main source of information about health promotion, illness prevention, and palliative care (see Chapter 1 for further information about health promotion and Chapter 26 for palliative care). Patient education is a significant part of a nurse's role in any health care setting. Patients and caregivers need health education so that they can make informed decisions about their health care and lifestyles. High-quality patient education has become even more important amid the current trend toward shorter hospital stays, increased