Nursing and patient education in health care

Nursing and patient education has in health care
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Write a 500-750-word essay on the influence patient education has in health care using the experiences of a patient. Interview a friend or family member about that person's experiences with the health care system. You may develop your own list of questions.
Patient education offered by nursing is not only a key element of care but also its management. This activity emphasizes health promotion, disease prevention, recovery, and rehabilitation of people, which are all essential goals of care. It is considered an autonomous function of the nursing profession and is of great relevance. Patient education and emphasis on high-quality care influence patient satisfaction and empowerment where patient needs and expectations are prioritized (Yeh, Wu & Tung, 2018). Focus on offering safe and high-quality care to meet the patient's health needs and that of their families while respecting the patients' rights. The interview is based on the experience of a 55-year old family friend with diabetes type II, who addresses her experience with patient care.
The patient was satisfied with the patient education services as there was personalized education that emphasized knowledge of care, treatment, and self-care. As part of patient care, there was a focus on obtaining information about the patient that allows the nurses and patient educators to know what care is needed and planning. To determine the needs of patient care, there is a need to use information from different sources. Identifying the person's care needs from the beginning as soon as possible beyond what is recorded in the medical history is a priority. Knowing the personal, family, or social circumstances that influence the illness or recovery is important to improve health outcomes.
Patient self-care and management are essential in patients with diabetes where there was a focus on archiving better glycemic control, proper nutrition, and being physically active. This was essential to guarantee the patient's knowledge and facility the continuity of treatment. Furthermore, there were perceived benefits of participating in patient education, w...