Teach-Back for Post-Op Instructions
Use teach-back prompts to confirm podiatry patients understand post-op and footwear instructions.
battlecard Objection I do not want the patient to feel quizzed. Staff worry teach-back sounds patronizing. Your line Put the burden on your explanation: "I want to make sure I explained this clearly. What will you do when you get home tonight?" The trap is asking "Do you understand?" and accepting a polite yes. The wording protects dignity and still checks whether the plan is usable. Compare Weak check versus teach-back check The teach-back version asks for behavior in the patient's own words. Recall What should you do if teach-back reveals confusion? Reteach in a different way, chunk the instruction…
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