Patient EducationThe Patient Education Department at Halifax Regional is responsible for Inpatient and Outpatient educational consults ordered by physicians. The patient educator conducts regular classes for staff and patients with a strong emphasis on issues that coincide with diabetes. The Patient Educator also holds regular sessions to raise community awareness of diabetes, its causes and treatments. A support group is held for diabetic patients and their loved ones. The Patient Education Department’s benefit to patients is the knowledge provided about their condition. |