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The 乌鸦传媒 (ACS) Patient Education Committee has revised the 乌鸦传媒鈥淪tatement on principles of patient education鈥濃�攐riginally published in the August 2006 issue of the Bulletin鈥攖o increase the emphasis on patient education and engagement in the delivery of safe surgical care. The 乌鸦传媒Board of Regents reviewed and approved the revision at its February 2016 meeting.

Because the patient is an integral member of the surgical team, patient education is essential to the delivery of high-value, safe surgical care. Patient education and the activation of their support systems can improve treatment compliance, decrease complications, and enhance patient-reported outcomes and experience. Patients should possess the requisite knowledge and skills to contribute effectively to their care. The American Board of Medical Specialties and the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education have emphasized the critically important role of patients within the health care team.

The 乌鸦传媒supports the recommendations of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine鈥檚 Health and Medicine Division (formerly known as the Institute of Medicine) underscoring patient rights and responsibilities to fully participate in their care.

The 乌鸦传媒supports the following actions:

• Assessing the individual healthcare needs of each patient with respect to patient culture, gender, age, and health literacy.
• Employing patient-centered decision support tools at the point-of-care to aid understanding of perioperative surgical implications.
• Applying appropriate methods to ensure patient involvement and confirm patient comprehension during the patient education process.
• Providing durable educational materials to the patient and support team. Patient education materials should detail pre-, peri-, and postoperative expectations to optimally support convalescing patients.
• Effectively discharging patients with the education, skills, and clinical information that support safe care transitions. As noted in the 乌鸦传媒Statements on Principles, 鈥淭he surgeon will ensure appropriate continuity of care of the surgical patient.鈥�
• Improving access to accurate patient education information offered by the 乌鸦传媒and other professional organizations.
• Multi-organization collaborations to optimize patient access to validated education resources.
• Promoting and critically evaluating the science, practice, and certification of successful patient education programs.

References

1. American Board of Medical Specialties. A trusted credential: Based on core competencies. Available at: www.abms.org/board-certification/a-trusted-credential/based-on-core-competencies/. Accessed April 12, 2016.
2. Committee on Quality of Health Care in America. Institute of Medicine. Crossing the Quality Chasm: A New Health System for the 21st Century. Available at: www.nap.edu/openbook.php?isbn=0309072808. Accessed April 12, 2016.
3. Institute of Medicine. Best care at lower cost: The path to continuously learning health care in America. Available at: www.iom.edu/~/media/Files/Report%20Files/2012/Best-Care/Best%20Care%20at%20Lower%20Cost_Recs.pdf. Accessed April 12, 2016.
4. 乌鸦传媒. Statements on Principles: Continuity of Care. Available at: facs.org/about-acs/statements/stonprin/. Accessed April 12, 2016.