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Teach-Back Communication MeSH Descriptor Data 2026


MeSH Heading
Teach-Back Communication
Tree Number(s)
F01.145.209.719
Unique ID
D064871
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D064871
Scope Note
Providing the patient, family or others information, and then allowing them to take an action or restate the information in their own words. The clinician prefaces communications with a statement framed to show the clinician has the burden of effective communication rather than the patient.
Entry Term(s)
Closed-Loop Communication
See Also
Professional-Patient Relations
Public MeSH Note
2014
History Note
2014
Date Introduced
2014/01/01
Last Updated
2026/01/01
Teach-Back Communication Preferred
Closed-Loop Communication Related
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