HERC Publishing Blogs
4 Things the Best Education Materials Have
In general, patient-facing medical information can be difficult to use and understand. This is a serious issue. One of the biggest mistakes an educator can make is selecting materials that patients can’t use. Here are the biggest issues that we’ve seen in education materials: Materials are too hard to comprehend The graphics and illustrations in […]
The Ultimate Guide to Cardiology Patient Education Material
The more knowledge and better education patients have, the better they understand their disease and learn how to care for themselves. Cardiovascular disease can be overwhelming and there are many details to manage for long-term wellness. Patients need to understand what normal and abnormal heart functions are and what to do when their symptoms flare […]
Resources for Diabetes Educators
Resources for Diabetes Educators The first step in proper patient education is to know your audience. Diabetes patients come from all walks of life. Know the general demographics supported at your facility. Note that Spanish is spoken by at least 37 million people in the US today, according to PEW Research. Spanish is by far […]
Type 2 Diabetes Education
Type 2 Diabetes As a patient education professional, you know Type 2 diabetes is a chronic condition that’s affecting more adults, children and family members than ever before. Healthcare is all about helping people, and your role in patient education is a huge part of its success. At HERC Publishing, our goal is to provide […]
Help Patients With Their Cholesterol
Cholesterol is a fatty substance (lipid) that is naturally produced in your body. It circulates through your body in your blood. You need some cholesterol for normal body function; however if there is more cholesterol in your body that it can use or get rid of, the excess cholesterol builds up inside your arteries in the form […]
CGMs / Continuous Glucose Monitors
As all diabetes educators know, blood glucose monitoring is an important part of managing diabetes. The traditional way is to prick your finger and place a drop of blood on a test strip inserted in a meter for a glucose reading. Patients often hate the thought of doing this every day. CGMs or Continuous Glucose […]