Survey: Most Nurse Practitioners Help Decode Medical Info for Their Patients

88% of NPs surveyed said they spend at least half of appointment times educating patients on diagnoses, treatments, and prescriptions.

from Drug Store News

Nurse practitioners play a crucial role in helping patients decode medical information, according to the findings of a recent Merck Manuals survey. The survey of 210 NPs, conducted at a recent medical conference, revealed that most (88%) believe they spend at least half of appointment times educating patients on diagnoses, treatments and prescriptions.

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