List ways to best approach patient education of the elderly

Question

Assignment

Part I: Advance Patient Care

A. How has the patient's control over his own health care changed?

Part II: Advance Patient Care

A. What part does negotiation play in patient education?

Part III: Advance Patient Care

Write a short paragraph response for each question.

A. Define negotiation as it applies to patient education.

B. Explain how the change in the patient's status through the years has affected patient education.

C. List the pros and cons of negotiation.

D. Describe the general conditions that would be included in a patient contract.

E. Discuss old age and the baby boomer.

F. List several generational, religious, and cultural differences between the 30-year-old health care professional and the elderly patient.

G. Explain some of the barriers to patient education of the elderly and discuss their special needs.

H. List ways to best approach patient education of the elderly.

I. Discuss some cultural and religious beliefs about death that you have encountered.

J. Explain why it is important to discuss death and dying with the elderly patient and what the impact is on all involved.

K. Explain how to teach a patient with a life-threatening illness.

Part IV: Advance Patient Care

Write a short paragraph response for each question.

Write 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 (See Sample).

Suggested interview questions:

A. Did a patient education representative give you instructions on how to care for yourself after your illness or operation?

B. Did a health care professional, pharmacist, nurse, doctor, or elder counselor advise you on your medication, diet, or exercise?

C. Who assisted you at home after your illness or operation?

D. Do you know of any assistance services, i.e., food, transportation, medication, that would help you stay in your home as you get older?

Format your assignment according to the give formatting requirements:

1. The answer must be double spaced, typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.

2. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the course title, the student's name, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.

3. Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.