Teach-Back — Ask, Explain, Check
The method that finds out whether the patient understood, without making them feel tested. The phrases, on a card
What it is
The teach-back method for clinicians: how to ask, the phrases that put the responsibility on the explainer, what to do when the patient cannot teach back, and the documentation line. Four pocket cards per sheet.
Where to use it
Every clinician's pocket; the discharge desk; the medication counter. Evidence for: Standard 6 — discharge information; Standard 2 — patient information; Standard 4 — consent. Evidence for: Standard 6 — discharge information; Standard 2 — patient information; Standard 4 — consent. Evidence for: Standard 6 — discharge information; Standard 2 — patient information; Standard 4 — consent. Evidence for: Standard 6 — discharge information; Standard 2 — patient information; Standard 4 — consent. Evidence for: Standard 6 — discharge information; Standard 2 — patient information; Standard 4 — consent. Evidence for: Standard 6 — discharge information; Standard 2 — patient information; Standard 4 — consent.
Translate and adapt
English master edition. Georgian and other translations are added as they are clinically reviewed. Any facility may translate, add its logo and adapt wording to local practice — keeping the ASF block, the source attribution and the licence line on the sheet. Clinical thresholds and drug doses must be confirmed against national protocols before use.
The same code is printed on the tool itself. Scan it in any facility to reach this page.
Discharge Checklist — Nothing Leaves the Ward Unfinished
My After-Hospital Care Plan
Going Home? Five Questions Before You Leave
Post-Discharge Phone Call — 48 to 72 Hours
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