Breaking Down the Barriers of Patient Non-Compliance (NO110608)

AvailabilityCourse has taken place
SubjectOther
DescriptionGone are the days of drill and fill when patients visited the dentist for treatment only. Dental health is improving and with it patients' expectations and perceptions. In the field of treatment planning and health education the 'same size fits all' approach has been found to lead to non-compliance. What are the sound principles of breaking down the barriers of patient non-compliance?
VenueKettering General Hospital, Kettering - Oxfordshire  View details
Date & timeWednesday 11 June 2008, 13:30 to 16:30
LecturerMigration  View details
Target audience

Recommended to all

Development outcomeNo development outcome
Course styleLecture
Core topicNo core topic
CPD hours3:00
Cost£10.00
Aims
  1. ·To describe the new era of a partnership between patient and all dental health professionals· Understanding what is non-compliance and the extent of the problem
  2. ·Why do patients take on board some messages and reject others?· Getting the patient on your side and accepting treatment plans
  3. A practical approach to patient compliance· Improving patients understanding of treatment and healthy behaviours
  4. Improving patient memory for health information· Patient satisfaction with their interactions with dental professionals· Putting theory into practice