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How can you improve patient compliance? Clinical outcome data supports the 3 theories below as predictive models for behavior. The self-efficacy, health beliefs, and stages of change models can all be helpful in determining a patient’s readiness to change.

Use these tips to help you maximize each patient encounter. They'll help you get your message across in a clear, understandable way.

Patient information extends your office visit beyond the few minutes you can spend face-to-face. You can increase compliance and cooperation even further by using patient education materials in ways that help patients learn and remember more of your advice.

This is helpful information about what to look for when selecting online educational materials for your patients.

During each clinical encounter, there are moments that arise naturally as ideal "teaching moments." Here's a quick summary of how to apply the ideas to a typical patient encounter to build trust and compliance.

You have been diagnosed with testicular cancer, the abnormal and uncontrolled growth of cells in the testicles. Surgery is the most common treatment for testicular cancer. Chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and bone marrow transplant are also choices. This sheet helps you remember how to care for yourself after surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy.

You had a procedure called esophagectomy. This means that part or all of your esophagus was removed. It will likely take a few months for your eating habits to get back to normal. Here's what you can do at home to help with your recovery.

Being close to someone with chronic lung disease will likely mean some changes in your life. As your loved one copes with chronic lung disease, you may be asked to be a helper, caregiver, or source of support.

After a stroke, a person may have trouble using all or part of the body. Improving posture, range of motion, and strength are early goals.