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Increasing the patient's ability to cope with and manage his or her health
Facilitating understandings of health statuses, diagnosis and treatment options, and consequences of care for patients and their families
Empowering patients to make decisions related to their care
Increasing patients’ potential to follow a health care plan
Helping patients learn healthier behaviors
Promoting recovery and improved function
Increasing patient confidence in his or her self care
Decreasing treatment complications