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Homework Topic 4
Austin Hargrove
Grand Canyon University
HLT 306v
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Running head: HOMEWORK TOPIC 4
Homework Topic 4
Austin Hargrove
Grand Canyon University
HLT 306v
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HOMEWORK TOPIC 4
Homework Topic 4
Define negotiation as it applies to patient education
Negotiation in health care is a critical component of patient education. It is used to help
providers and patients decide and agree on care plans. Health care professionals have a duty to
the patient to make sure they understand their illness or condition and know how to do their part
in the treatment plan. If we don’t negotiate, “we open the door to the possibility of nonadherence
and poor outcomes” (Falvo, 2011).
Explain how the change in the patient's status through the years has affected patient
education
Patient status has changed through education over the years. “Provider interaction with the
patient must be enthusiastic, motivating, and responsive to each patient’s individual need”
(Paterick, Patel, Tajik, and Chandrasekaran, 2017). Patients are now expected to play a part in
their health care. In the past, the providers were the only ones with say so. Providers must take
the time to educate so individuals can feel empowered by contribution. “The responsibility has
shifted from the healthcare team alone to both provider and the patient” (Falvo, 2011).
List the pros and cons of negotiation
Negotiation has pros and cons. Pros consist of patients adhering to treatment plans, patients
become actively involved in their care, and increased outcome improvement. Cons consist of
failure to find a mutual agreement between provider and patient and poor relationship between
patient and provider. “Negotiation can create friction between the two parties leaving no
resolution” (Falvo, 2011).
Describe the general conditions that would be included in a patient contract
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“Patient contracts are used to set measurable goals” (Falvo, 2011). If we have measurable goals,
patient adherence increases. Contracts have steps for patients to follow regarding participation in
their treatment. The contract needs to be individualized for each patient while including their
support team or adjusting for lack of. If at any time the situation changes, the contract must
change as well. Communication is a huge factor and imperative that provider and patient followup with one another.
Discuss old age and the baby boomer
Baby boomers are those born 1946-1964, make up a for a large part of our population, and are
also part of the aging population. People are living longer, and the baby boomers are retiring.
Old age brings multiple considerations for one to reflect on. Can they take care of themselves;
can they survive with change in income or health coverage, and is there a support system in
place? “Technology and medicine have advanced, so we can better accommodate the aging
adult” (Falvo, 2011).
List several generational, religious, and cultural differences between the 30-year-old health
care professional and the elderly patient
Elderly patients and the average 30-year-old provider have the potential to see things differently.
The elderly grew up in a different time, and may possess a different outlook on things. Culture is
continuously changing. Elderly patients may find frustration with the increasing changes in
trends and lifestyle, especially when it comes to technology in healthcare. We must be respectful
and mindful that they come from a simpler time vs all the grey that exists now. Younger
providers use current technology and the elderly patient is more “old school,” they’re not as open
to change, especially when it comes to introducing technology in place of things they are used to
having people do. “Religion will also be viewed more seriously” (Falvo, 2011).
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HOMEWORK TOPIC 4
Explain some of the barriers to patient education of the elderly and discuss their special
needs
Barriers to elderly patients education include; cognitive changes, hearing and vision impairment.
All elderly are not the same, as we as healthcare workers know. We must not make assumptions
when it comes to elderly patients. Many elderly people are very self-sufficient, but we must
continue to reassess as changes occur with age. “A case by case method is best as each person
has different needs at different times” (Falvo, 2011).
List ways to best approach patient education of the elderly
The best approach for older adult education depends on the individual. We need to know familial
status, living arrangements, disabilities, and ca
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