Empower Your Patients with Healthwise

At Stanford Medicine, we understand the importance of equipping our patients with the knowledge they need to actively participate in their care. But with limited time and resources, providing comprehensive education can be a challenge. That’s where Healthwise comes in – a powerful tool that can significantly enhance your patient education efforts.

Healthwise is a comprehensive, evidence-based health information resource designed to empower patients to make informed decisions about their health and well-being. By integrating Healthwise into your clinical practice, you can bridge the knowledge gap and foster a collaborative approach to care.

Healthwise’s Key Features Include:

• Extensive Topic Coverage: Healthwise provides a comprehensive library of information encompassing a broad range of conditions, treatments, medications, and procedures. This allows you to quickly access relevant materials to supplement your patient consultations.
• Evidence-Based Content: All information is rigorously reviewed and updated regularly by a team of medical experts, ensuring that patients receive accurate and reliable information aligned with current best practices. This promotes trust and reinforces the credibility of your recommendations.
• Easy-to-Understand Language: Healthwise content is written in clear, concise language, avoiding jargon and technical terms, making it accessible to patients with varying levels of health literacy. This helps ensure that all patients can understand and retain the information provided.
• Multimedia Resources: Engage patients through videos, illustrations, and interactive tools that enhance understanding and retention. These resources are particularly helpful for visualizing complex concepts and reinforcing key takeaways.
• Decision Aids: Facilitate shared decision-making by using Healthwise’s evidence-based decision aids. These tools guide patients through a structured process of weighing the pros and cons of different treatment options, promoting informed consent and patient autonomy.
• Condition-Specific Content: With specialized information for conditions such as COVID-19, allergies, arthritis, and cancer, Healthwise offers targeted support for diverse patient needs.
• Personalized Content: Tailor patient education by specifying age range or gender to view relevant information, ensuring materials are appropriate and impactful.

Why Use Healthwise for Patient Education?

Healthwise distinguishes itself by providing a readily accessible, evidence-based platform that complements clinical expertise. Unlike general online searches, Healthwise offers a curated and validated source of information that providers can confidently recommend to their patients.

How Can You Use Healthwise to Support Patient Care?

• Pre-Visit Education: Direct patients to relevant Healthwise articles or videos prior to their appointment to help them prepare for the consultation.
• Post-Visit Reinforcement: Provide patients with specific Healthwise resources to review after their appointment, reinforcing key information and addressing any remaining questions.
• Shared Decision-Making: Utilize Healthwise decision aids to facilitate collaborative discussions about treatment options, empowering patients to actively participate in their care plan.
• Improved Patient Outcomes: By providing patients with access to reliable and understandable health information, you can improve adherence to treatment plans and promote better overall health outcomes.
• Save Time and Resources: Reduce the need to create your own educational materials by leveraging the comprehensive resources available in Healthwise.

Empower your patients with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions about their health. Visit the Lane Library website to access Healthwise and integrate it into your practice today. If you have any questions about accessing Healthwise or using it to inform patient care, please don’t hesitate to ask us.