Client Education: Theory and Practice, Second Edition is intended for undergraduate courses focused on patient education and communication. This text focuses on health education and the role of health care providers, especially nurses, in working with clients such as individuals, families and groups, in health care institutions and community health settings. It addresses the need for health education; the learning process; principles of learning and assessing readiness. This text includes a client-based teaching plan that is designed to incorporate the theory presented in each chapter. The Second Edition features the Miller/Stoeckel Client Education Model, increased chapter exercises. Additional bonus content such as discussion questions and weblinks can be found on the Navigate Companion Website which is free with each new textbook purchase. Key Features: * Evidence-Based practice articles within each chapter * Miller/Stoeckel Client Education Model updated * Bonus content: discussion question, Web links, and more chapter exercises