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Addressing the information needs of older patients

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  21 August 2002

Matthew Harris
Affiliation:
University of Wales College of Medicine, Cardiff, Wales, UK.
Antony Bayer
Affiliation:
University of Wales College of Medicine, Cardiff, Wales, UK.
Win Tadd
Affiliation:
University of Wales College of Medicine, Cardiff, Wales, UK.

Extract

The availability of high-quality, evidence-based, clearly communicated, user-focused information is central to the new NHS. Reliable information empowers patients and their families and enables them to become more knowledgeable about their care and condition following consultation and diagnosis or before a therapeutic intervention. It is an integral part of clinical governance and the clinical risk framework.

Type
Occasional paper
Copyright
© 2002 Cambridge University Press

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