Knowledge that reduces anxiety. Creating patient information leaflets

1. Patient information is an essential ingredient of caring, which needs to be both carefully considered and consistent. 2. Creating information leaflets should be a collaborative effort, involving members of the multidisciplinary team. 3. There are demonstrable benefits in providing information for patients, including compliance and patient empowerment. 4. Team working is enhanced by having common understandings. It also improves interdisciplinary communication. 5. There are cost benefits in taking time to produce good quality patient information leaflets.