Knowledge is Power: Educational Health Resources and Patient Empowerment
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Knowledge is Power: Educational Health Resources and Patient Empowerment

Written by Blaise O’Malley, MPH Research has shown that patients, in general, want to be an active participant in making treatment decisions. By having a say in their healthcare experience, they feel empowered and more engaged in the process. This is important, as patient empowerment has been connected to increased self-confidence, improved adherence to self-management of treatment, better health...