Improving the quality of written information for patients

Nicklin, Joanna Karen

Abstract

Good communication with patients is vital. A national audit reported that written information for patients was of poor quality (Audit Commission 1993): this was followed by a number of interrelating studies reinforcing aspects of the report. This literature review has identified sufficient evidence to influence a change in practice. A protocol for the provision of written patient information is required, and this has been developed.

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Publication Date: Aug 1, 2002
• Journal: Nursing Standard
• Print ISSN: 0029-6570
• Publisher: RCN Publishing
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 16
• Issue: 49
• Pages: 39-44
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.7748/ns2002.08.16.49.39.c3253
• Keywords: patient information
• Public URL: https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/1077092
• Publisher URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.7748/ns2002.08.16.49.39.c3253