Research shows that patients forget 50% of the information shared during a healthcare appointment. Contributing factors include stress, too much information provided too quickly, unfamiliar medical Research shows that patients forget 50% of the information shared during a healthcare appointment. Contributing factors include stress, too much information provided too quickly, unfamiliar medical jargon, and the patient’s confidence level. This workshop can help you learn what to do before, during, and after your appointment so you can get, understand, and act on important healthcare information.

Why is this important?

• People with chronic disease spend on average 12 hours a year with a healthcare provider. The other 364 ½ days they manage on their own.
• Upon discharge, 1 out of 3 patients do not understand the answers to their questions.