))
Medical Mishaps: When Patient Education Falls Short
Manage episode 490299328 series 3653549
Content provided by Ed Delesky, MD and Nicole Aruffo, RN, Ed Delesky, MD, Nicole Aruffo, and RN. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Ed Delesky, MD and Nicole Aruffo, RN, Ed Delesky, MD, Nicole Aruffo, and RN or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://ppacc.player.fm/legal.
Send us a message with this link, we would love to hear from you. Standard message rates may apply.
We discuss an important patient education story about medication misunderstandings that could have led to serious harm, highlighting the gaps in healthcare instruction.
• Nicole shares her experience with a broken toe and visit to urgent care
• The hosts discuss their current reality TV favorites including Love Island and Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders
• A patient was discovered not removing the needle cap when trying to administer insulin
• Another patient only took blood pressure medication once weekly during readings instead of daily
• The importance of "teach back" methodology where patients demonstrate understanding
• Different approaches needed for teaching children versus adults about medical care
• Medical literacy varies greatly and providers shouldn't make assumptions about patient knowledge
Stay healthy, and follow the podcast for more patient stories and healthcare insights that might help you, a loved one, or a neighbor.
Support the show
Production and Content: Edward Delesky, MD & Nicole Aruffo, RN
Artwork: Olivia Pawlowski
Chapters
1. Nicola's Broken Toe Saga (00:00:00)
2. Reality TV Discussions: Love Island & DCC (00:05:40)
3. Jalen's Post-Love Island Success Story (00:10:20)
4. Patient Education Story: Insulin Mishap (00:12:10)
5. Teaching Back and Medical Literacy (00:17:35)
6. Episode Closing and Disclaimer (00:21:40)
67 episodes
Share
