Publications by authors named "Patricia Edwards-Schafer"

Nurses are at the forefront of the current trends in patient information and choice in medical care. The trends in health information access and quality, and decision support strategies are reviewed. Valuable online resources for nurses to share with their patients and families will be presented.

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  • Medical-surgical nurses play a key role in guiding patients and families through current trends in health information and medical decision-making.
  • The text discusses health information access, quality, and decision support strategies that are crucial for patient care.
  • A case study focused on elder health is used to demonstrate valuable online resources that nurses can share with their patients.
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