Topic 4 DQ 2
What part does negotiation play in patient education?
Unlike in the ancient days, patients in modern society have a role and control over their health because they can address their views and opinions. Thus, in the contemporary world, physicians do not act like small ‘gods’ who know and have the final say about a patient’s health; instead, they involve the patients in effective communication and negotiation to discuss patients’ health and possible medication (Orchard, n.d). Patient education involves establishing medication decisions that will work effectively for the patient, physician, and family of the patients. Negotiation helps in patient education because it allows physicians to learn about their culture, beliefs, and values before prescribing any medication. Negotiation identifies areas of agreement and disagreement and provides a forum for discussing solutions. While some health care professionals do not agree with negotiation, patient education can only be as effective as a patient’s willingness and ability to carry out the prescribed recommendations.
For instance, while making and teaching patients about important health decisions, such as quitting smoking, negotiation and face-to-face communication prove more effective (Eisemann, Wagner, & Reece, 2018). Unlike public awareness through platforms, such as awareness campaigns and mass media, negotiation and effective communication prevent and encourage the victims to quit smoking. Nurses’ main role and aim in the health sector is to provide quality and patient-centered healthcare. This is possible upon understanding the patient; therefore, negotiation and effective communication help patient education and provide quality healthcare minimize hospital readmissions (Contributor, 2019). Moreover, during the negotiation processes, the patient’s family also learns some of the essential activities to undertake, especially in the case of genetic diseases, to reduce the probability of contracting such diseases.
Using 200-300 words APA format with at least two references. Sources must be published within the last 5 years. There should be a mix between research and your reflections. Add critical thinking in the posts along with research. Apply the material in a substantial way.
