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The HHS Agency for
Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) is offering several hard copy patient
resources free of charge for a limited time. To order the resources below and learn about other
resources available, contact the AHRQ Publications Clearinghouse toll-free at 1-800-358-9295 or via email at AHRQPubs@ahrq.hhs.gov. Please provide the publication number, title, and
quantity desired when placing your order. Use reference CODE 44 to receive
up to 500 copies of each title, including free shipping.
 Help Your Patients Monitor Their Blood Pressure
The
publication Measuring Your Blood Pressure at Home: A Review of
the Research for Adults
will help your patients:
- Understand
what it means to have high blood pressure;
- Learn
how to monitor their blood pressure at home;
- Select
the appropriate type of blood pressure monitor for them; and
- Recognize
the importance of regularly testing their blood pressure.
The guide is available in English
(A12-EHC002-A) and Spanish (A12-EHC002-B).
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“Questions are the Answer” Patient
Kits for the Waiting Room
Help your patients get the
most out of their primary care visit with the “Questions are the Answer” patient
kits (A1011-0094), which include the Be
More Involved in Your Health Care: Tips for Patients brochure (English and Spanish), My Questions for This Visit notepad (English and Spanish), and a waiting room video. These
resources will encourage patients to identify, ask, and prioritize health questions
during their visit.
 Need Help Talking With Your
Pregnant Patients About Quitting Smoking?
Use
the You Can Quit Smoking tool with
patients to explain the benefits of quitting to expectant mothers. The tool is
available in English
(0809-0091-A) and Spanish (0809-0091-B). Order up to 500 free pads (50 tear sheets/pad)
for a limited time.
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