Adult Patient Education Handouts
Concise patient education handouts, most available in English and Spanish. View or email from your mobile device.
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Dosage and Proper Use |
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Emphasizes not taking more than one acetaminophen-containing medicine at the same time and shows how to identify acetaminophen on OTC and Rx labels. |
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Understanding Acetaminophen and Common Acetaminophen-Containing Medicines List of common acetaminophen-containing OTC and Rx medications. Also includes "Understanding Acetaminophen" (see above). |
Cold and Flu |
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The Facts about Colds and the Flu Help patients differentiate colds from the flu and manage these illnesses. Also, this resource explains why antibiotics are not appropriate treatment for viruses. |
OA Management |
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What Does a Portion Look Like? Visual cues for gauging standard portion sizes. View English » Email English » |
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KEEP MOVING® Weight Loss Handout Helpful sheet provides tips and explains how even a small weight loss can help patients reduce OA pain. View English » Email English » |
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A simple grid and BMI chart illustrate how even a small weight loss can significantly reduce the load on a patient's knees. View English » Email English » |
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Two easy-to-use grids give patients a visual representation of how their arthritis symptoms may be changing over time. View English » Email English » |
Pain |
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This template helps patients keep track of headaches and possible triggers. |
Sleeplessness |
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Sleep hygiene tips; recommended hours of sleep; sleep and pain. |