Education doesn't end when the conversation ends. Patients may understand your recommendations yet still struggle to remember, apply, or follow through once they return to everyday life. The Teach stage helps you simplify complex information, build confidence, and turn clinical expertise into meaningful action that lasts beyond the appointment.

When It Goes Wrong:

The patient nods, thanks you, and leaves with the home program. At the next visit, they can't remember the instructions, never started the exercises, or aren't sure they're doing them correctly.

Education happened. Action didn't.