| Hospital-based patient education programs and the role of the hospital librarian. | |
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PMID: 418835 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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This paper examines current advances in hospital-based patient education, and delineates the role of the hospital librarian in these programs. Recently, programs of planned patient education have been recognized by health care personnel and the public as being an integral part of health care delivery. Various key elements, including legislative action, the advent of audiovisual technology, and rising health care costs have contributed to the development of patient education programs in hospitals. As responsible members of the hospital organization, hospital librarians should contribute their expertise to patient education programs. They are uniquely trained with skills in providing information on other health education programs; in assembling, cataloging, and managing collections of patient education materials; and in providing documentation of their use. In order to demonstrate the full range of their skills and to contribute to patient care, education, and research, hospital librarians should actively participate in programs of planned patient education. |
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Authors:
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C L Harris |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Bulletin of the Medical Library Association Volume: 66 ISSN: 0025-7338 ISO Abbreviation: Bull Med Libr Assoc Publication Date: 1978 Apr |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1978-08-28 Completed Date: 1978-08-28 Revised Date: 2009-11-18 |
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Nlm Unique ID: 0421037 Medline TA: Bull Med Libr Assoc Country: UNITED STATES |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 210-7 Citation Subset: IM |
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Cost-Benefit Analysis Humans Libraries, Hospital / utilization* Library Science* / standards Models, Theoretical Patient Education as Topic* Role |
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