“Teach-Back” Technique Can Reduce Hospital Visits

At a typical doctor visit, the physician does most of the explaining. But a new study shows that when certain patients “teach-back” a doctor’s instructions, they’re less likely to wind up in the hospital. In the study, people living with high blood pressure, Type 2 diabetes and heart disease — conditions that can result in hospital … Continue reading “Teach-Back” Technique Can Reduce Hospital Visits