6. Information for patients (original) (raw)

The paper discusses the increasing emphasis on patient empowerment and individual responsibility in health care, highlighting the importance of providing patients with information to aid in their health decisions. It reviews various methods for informing patients, such as decision aids, media campaigns, and patient education materials, while addressing the variability in effectiveness. The findings suggest that while informed patients may experience reduced anxiety and improved health outcomes, the improvement in adherence to treatment is most effective when information is part of a broader supportive strategy.