As discussed earlier, patient education is a continuous process throughout treatment. Health care workers should continue to give health education messages at every encounter. Health care workers will have many opportunities to interact with patients during daily or thrice weekly visits for directly observed treatment. It is always important to use effective communication skills, such as asking questions, showing a caring attitude, praising and encouraging the patient, and using simple language. At each encounter with the patient, the health care worker can choose a few appropriate messages to teach or reinforce. It is important to.
