Training Patients to Educate Others in Chronic Disease

ABSTRACT

The Andalusian Patient School to improve quality of life for chronic disease patients is described. Methods used and patient types are discussed. Emphases are on patient safety and education, including a focus on medications for chronic pain.

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KEYWORDS :

• Andalusian School
• chronic disease
• education
• medications
• patient safety