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.

Citation

Nicklin, J. K. (2002). Improving the quality of written information for patients. Nursing Standard, 16(49), 39-44. https://doi.org/10.7748/ns2002.08.16.49.39.c3253

• 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