10/01/2026
Awareness matters. Understanding what comes next matters, too. đź’š
October is Health Literacy Month and Breast Cancer Awareness Month—a reminder that patient education should leave people with clear information and room to ask questions.
What happens next?
Who can I contact?
How will I get my results?
As nurses, we know how reassuring it feels when someone welcomes our questions. Our patients deserve that same support.
Use everyday words, check understanding, and make the next step clear.
Save this for your next teaching conversation. What helps you make patients feel comfortable asking questions?