Short communication: Influence of written information on Patients' knowledge of their diagnosis

摘要

Providing patients with information on their diagnosis is central to good medical care and has recently been highlighted as a 'right' in the Patient's Charter [1]. Written information has been shown to be useful in Paediatrics [2] and in emergency departments [3], and The use of prescription information leaflets has led to Improved knowledge of medicines and increased Patient satisfaction [4]. The recall of diagnosis is likely to be a particular Problem in general medical practice where patients Often have multiple diagnoses.