Patient Education

What percentage of patients do not take their medications as prescribed?

• 5 to 10%

• 10 to 30%

• 30 to 50 %

• 50 to 70%

Which diagnoses are hospitals penalized for having high readmission rates? Select all that apply.

• Heart Failure

• Acute Myocardial Infarction

• Pneumonia

• COPD

• Total Hip or Knee Arthroplasty

Research has identified inadequate _________ as a primary factor in readmissions.

What percentage of medical information provided to patients is forgotten immediately?

• 20-30%

• 30-40%

• 40-80%

• 80-100%

__% of medical information patients receive is retained incorrectly.