Preparing the family

- - - Preparing the family
      - General principles of family education
        
        Establish a rapport with the family.
        
        Avoid using any specialized terms or jargon.
        
        Clarify all terms with the family.
        
        When possible, allow family members to decide how they want to be taught (e.g., all at once or over 1 or 2 days).
        
        This gives the family a chance to incorporate the information at a rate that is comfortable.
        
        Provide accurate information to the family about the illness.
        
        Assist family members in identifying obstacles to their ability to comply with the regimen and in identifying the means to overcome those obstacles.
        
        Then help family members find ways to incorporate the plan into their daily lives.
      - Family preparation for procedures
        
        Name of the procedure
        
        Purpose of the procedure
        
        Length of time anticipated to complete the procedure
        
        Anticipated effects
        
        Signs of adverse effects
        
        Assess the family’s level of understanding
        
        Demonstrate and have family return demonstration (if appropriate)

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