, SECOND EDITION
Essentials of Patient Education
Susan B. Bastable, EdD, RN
Professor Emerita and Founding Chair
Department of Nursing
Le Moyne College
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Second Edition is an independent publication and has not been authorized, sponsored, or otherwise approved by the
owners of the trademarks or service marks referenced in this product.
There may be images in this book that feature models; these models do not necessarily endorse, represent, or
participate in the activities represented in the images. Any screenshots in this product are for educational and
instructive purposes only. Any individuals and scenarios featured in the case studies throughout this product may be
real or fictitious, but are used for instructional purposes only.
The authors, editor, and publisher have made every effort to provide accurate information. However, they are not
responsible for errors, omissions, or for any outcomes related to the use of the contents of this book and take no
responsibility for the use of the products and procedures described. Treatments and side effects described in this
book may not be applicable to all people; likewise, some people may require a dose or experience a side effect that is
not described herein. Drugs and medical devices are discussed that may have limited availability controlled by the
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use only in a research study or clinical trial. Research, clinical practice, and
government regulations often change the accepted standard in this field. When consideration is being given to use of
any drug in the clinical setting, the health care provider or reader is responsible for determining FDA status of the
drug, reading the package insert, and reviewing prescribing information for the most up-to-date recommendations
on dose, precautions, and contraindications, and determining the appropriate usage for the product. This is especially
important in the case of drugs that are new or seldom used.
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Executive Editor: Amanda Martin
Editorial Assistant: Lauren Vaughn
Associate Production Editor: Juna Abrams
, Senior Marketing Manager: Jennifer Scherzay
Product Fulfillment Manager: Wendy Kilborn
Composition: S4Carlisle Publishing Services
Cover Design: Kristin E. Parker
Associate Director of Rights & Media: Joanna Lundeen
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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Names: Bastable, Susan Bacorn, editor.
Title: Essentials of patient education / edited by Susan B. Bastable.
Description: Second edition. | Burlington, Massachusetts : Jones & Bartlett Learning, [2017] | Includes
bibliographical references and index.
Identifiers: LCCN 2016002966 | ISBN 9781284104448 (paperback)
Subjects: | MESH: Education, Nursing—methods | Learning | Patient Education as Topic—methods | Teaching
Classification: LCC RT90 | NLM WY 18 | DDC 615.5/071—dc23
LC record available at http://lccn.loc.gov/2016002966
6048
Printed in the United States of America
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Essentials of Patient Education
Susan B. Bastable, EdD, RN
Professor Emerita and Founding Chair
Department of Nursing
Le Moyne College
,World Headquarters
Jones & Bartlett Learning
5 Wall Street
Burlington, MA 01803
978-443-5000
www.jblearning.com
Jones & Bartlett Learning books and products are available through most bookstores and online booksellers. To
contact Jones & Bartlett Learning directly, call 800-832-0034, fax 978-443-8000, or visit our website,
www.jblearning.com.
Substantial discounts on bulk quantities of Jones & Bartlett Learning publications are available to corporations,
professional associations, and other qualified organizations. For details and specific discount information, contact
the special sales department at Jones & Bartlett Learning via the above contact information or send an email to
.
Copyright © 2017 by Jones & Bartlett Learning, LLC, an Ascend Learning Company
All rights reserved. No part of the material protected by this copyright may be reproduced or utilized in any form,
electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system,
without written permission from the copyright owner.
The content, statements, views, and opinions herein are the sole expression of the respective authors and not that of
Jones & Bartlett Learning, LLC. Reference herein to any specific commercial product, process, or service by trade
name, trademark, manufacturer, or otherwise does not constitute or imply its endorsement or recommendation by
Jones & Bartlett Learning, LLC and such reference shall not be used for advertising or product endorsement
purposes. All trademarks displayed are the trademarks of the parties noted herein. Essentials of Patient Education,
Second Edition is an independent publication and has not been authorized, sponsored, or otherwise approved by the
owners of the trademarks or service marks referenced in this product.
There may be images in this book that feature models; these models do not necessarily endorse, represent, or
participate in the activities represented in the images. Any screenshots in this product are for educational and
instructive purposes only. Any individuals and scenarios featured in the case studies throughout this product may be
real or fictitious, but are used for instructional purposes only.
The authors, editor, and publisher have made every effort to provide accurate information. However, they are not
responsible for errors, omissions, or for any outcomes related to the use of the contents of this book and take no
responsibility for the use of the products and procedures described. Treatments and side effects described in this
book may not be applicable to all people; likewise, some people may require a dose or experience a side effect that is
not described herein. Drugs and medical devices are discussed that may have limited availability controlled by the
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use only in a research study or clinical trial. Research, clinical practice, and
government regulations often change the accepted standard in this field. When consideration is being given to use of
any drug in the clinical setting, the health care provider or reader is responsible for determining FDA status of the
drug, reading the package insert, and reviewing prescribing information for the most up-to-date recommendations
on dose, precautions, and contraindications, and determining the appropriate usage for the product. This is especially
important in the case of drugs that are new or seldom used.
13121-5
Production Credits
VP, Executive Publisher: David D. Cella
Executive Editor: Amanda Martin
Editorial Assistant: Lauren Vaughn
Associate Production Editor: Juna Abrams
, Senior Marketing Manager: Jennifer Scherzay
Product Fulfillment Manager: Wendy Kilborn
Composition: S4Carlisle Publishing Services
Cover Design: Kristin E. Parker
Associate Director of Rights & Media: Joanna Lundeen
Rights & Media Specialist: Wes DeShano
Media Development Editor: Troy Liston
Cover Image: © wanchai/Shutterstock
Printing and Binding: Edwards Brothers Malloy
Cover Printing: Edwards Brothers Malloy
Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Names: Bastable, Susan Bacorn, editor.
Title: Essentials of patient education / edited by Susan B. Bastable.
Description: Second edition. | Burlington, Massachusetts : Jones & Bartlett Learning, [2017] | Includes
bibliographical references and index.
Identifiers: LCCN 2016002966 | ISBN 9781284104448 (paperback)
Subjects: | MESH: Education, Nursing—methods | Learning | Patient Education as Topic—methods | Teaching
Classification: LCC RT90 | NLM WY 18 | DDC 615.5/071—dc23
LC record available at http://lccn.loc.gov/2016002966
6048
Printed in the United States of America
20 19 18 17 16 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
