X-Plain Cardiothoracic SurgeryX-Plain Cardiothoracic Surgery ensures that patients read and understand the vital information you provide them. It engages patients with interactive questions and multimedia. We offer a large library of cardiothoracic surgery titles in a variety of educational formats to suit the preferences of each patient. These formats include videos, tutorials, and illustrated handouts. Please contact us or review the frequently asked questions below for more information. |
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HOW DO X-PLAIN TUTORIALS VERIFY COMPREHENSION?
A tutorial is a multimedia presentation that covers a specific health topic. The tutorial asks the patient questions during the presentation to verify understanding. If the patient answers correctly, the concept is reinforced; if not, the tutorial explains the concept again. Contact us for more details.
WHAT IS X-PLAIN CARDIOTHORACIC SURGERY USED FOR?
Our clients use X-Plain Cardiothoracic Surgery to support and document informed consent, increase patient satisfaction, optimize staff time, mitigate the risk of malpractice, and improve the patient's compliance with home-care instructions.
HOW IS X-PLAIN CARDIOTHORACIC SURGERY USED?
We offer three solutions:
(1) Cardiothoracic surgery clinics that want to document the educational session rely on the X-Plain Patient Education and Documentation System (PEDS).
(2) Cardiothoracic surgery practices that want to use X-Plain in their clinic can use X-Plain for Tablets.
(3) Cardiothoracic surgery offices that want patients to benefit from X-Plain at home can use X-Plain for Websites.
Contact us to discuss the optimal solution(s) for your specific needs.
DO I NEED ANY HARDWARE TO USE THE PRODUCT?
Providers who want to use the product at the clinic will need a computer or tablet. If you would like patients to complete the education at home, you don’t need any hardware; the patient will use their own smartphone, tablet or computer.
WHAT FORMAT(S) DOES EACH TOPIC COME IN?
You can select from five educational formats: videos, tutorials, illustrated handouts, XML (text-only), and quizzes. Cardiothoracic surgery clinics often prefer the tutorial format because it is easy to use. It also ensures that the patient understands the key messages through interactive questions.
HOW OFTEN IS THE CONTENT UPDATED?
The Medical Advisory Board reviews the content of each topic every two years. We update the content as needed in each educational format and all three languages.
WHERE IS THE CONTENT HOSTED, AND ARE UPDATES AUTOMATIC?
The content is hosted on our servers and updates are automatically pushed to clients as they become available.
CAN I ADD TITLES THAT ARE NOT RELATED TO CARDIOTHORACIC SURGERY AFTER I LICENSE THIS LIBRARY?
Yes, we will provide any health topics needed for your cardiothoracic surgery clinic.
WHAT IS THE LEARNING CURVE FOR HEALTHCARE STAFF USING X-PLAIN?
The learning curve is minimal. All three solutions are designed intuitively for ease of use. In the X-Plain Patient Education and Documentation System, healthcare providers can select the titles they need and then provide the chosen tutorial to their patients. In X-Plain for Tablets, providers can search by keyword or browse the menu. X-Plain for Websites provides a button that says "Patient Education" for use on your website.
WHAT IS THE LEARNING CURVE FOR PATIENTS AND CAREGIVERS USING X-PLAIN?
X-Plain tutorials are very easy to use:
(1) On a tablet, the patient simply swipes left to move forward and right to move backward. To answer a question, the patient touches the answer. To skip to a different section, the patient touches the name of that section in the menu bar.
(2) On a computer, the patient uses the mouse or touchscreen to navigate. The on-screen prompts guide the user through the tutorial.
DOES X-PLAIN ASSIST WITH INFORMED CONSENT?
Yes, X-Plain supports informed consent. It can document that the patient has completed the program and understood the information presented.
CAN I CUSTOMIZE THE CONTENT WITH THE NAME AND LOGO OF MY HEALTHCARE INSTITUTION?
Yes. On a large display, we can place the name of the client on each page. On smaller displays (e.g. tablets and smartphones), the name and logo appear on the first page.
IS THIS SOLUTION SOLD AS A SUBSCRIPTION?
Yes, the cardiothoracic surgery library is sold as an annual subscription. Contact us for a quote. You can cancel the subscription at any time.
CAN I TRY OUT THE SOLUTION BEFORE BUYING IT?
Yes, we offer a 30-day free trial.
IS THERE A LIMIT ON USAGE?
No. There are no limitations on the number of users or sessions. You can print the illustrated handouts and run the videos or tutorials as many times as needed.
DOES X-PLAIN CARDIOTHORACIC SURGERY PROVIDE PROTECTION AGAINST MALPRACTICE AND INFORMED CONSENT LIABILITY?
Yes. Since 1995, cardiothoracic surgery clinics have relied on X-Plain to mitigate the risk of medical malpractice. X-Plain prevents such malpractice cases by helping patients set realistic expectations, verifying their comprehension of the information, and documenting the educational session. Our patient education materials may be used in a court of law to help dismiss claims that the patient was not adequately informed.
Contact us for more information on how our documentation, archival, and testimonial services work. These services are part of the annual subscription.
WHAT TOPICS ARE INCLUDED?
Advance Medical Directives
Advance Medical Directives (Spanish)
Angina
Angina (Spanish)
Angio-Seal
Angio-Seal (Spanish)
Antiplatelet Therapy - Intravenous
Aortic Angiography
Arrhythmias
Arrhythmias (Spanish)
Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial Fibrillation (Spanish)
Blood Transfusion
Blood Transfusion (Spanish)
Blood Transfusion for Outpatient
Blood Transfusion for Outpatient (Spanish)
Cardiac Catheterization - Coronary Angiography
Cardiac Catheterization - Coronary Angiography (Spanish)
Cardiac Diet
Cardiac Rehabilitation
Cardiac Rehabilitation (Spanish)
Carotid Artery Disease
CAT Scan Guided Biopsy of a Lung or Other Chest Area Lesion
Congenital Heart Defects
Congestive Heart Failure
Congestive Heart Failure (Spanish)
Coronary Angiography and Possible Angioplasty
Coronary Angiography and Possible Angioplasty (Spanish)
Coronary Angioplasty
Coronary Angioplasty (Spanish)
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (Spanish)
Discharge Instructions - General
Discharge Instructions - General (Spanish)
Echocardiogram
Echocardiogram (Spanish)
Expressing Your Pain
Expressing Your Pain (Spanish)
Heart Attack
Heart Attack (Spanish)
Heart Diseases
Heart Failure - Home Care
Heart Failure - Home Care (Spanish)
Heart Transplantation
Heart Valve Diseases
Heart Valve Replacement
How to Prevent Heart Disease
How to Prevent Heart Disease (Spanish)
Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator
Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (Spanish)
Incentive Spirometer
Incentive Spirometer (Spanish)
Internal Jugular Central Catheter - Jugular Line
Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump
Intramuscular Injection
Intramuscular Injection (Spanish)
Left Ventricular Assist Device - LVAD
Living with Congestive Heart Failure
Living with Congestive Heart Failure (Spanish)
Lung Cancer Resection
Medication Safety
Medication Safety (Spanish)
Mitral Valve Prolapse
Mitral Valve Prolapse (Spanish)
Open Heart Surgery - What to Expect
Pacemaker
Pacemaker (Spanish)
Patient Safety
Patient Safety (Spanish)
Pericardial Disorders
Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter - PICC
Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter - PICC (Spanish)
Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) for Outpatient
Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) for Outpatient (Spanish)
Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) Line - Pediatrics
Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) Line - Pediatrics (Spanish)
Prehypertension
Preparing for Surgery
Preparing for Surgery (Spanish)
Preventing an Infection After Surgery
Preventing an Infection After Surgery (Spanish)
Preventing Catheter Associated Bloodstream Infections
Preventing Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections
Preventing Deep Vein Thrombosis
Preventing Deep Vein Thrombosis (Spanish)
Preventing MRSA Infections - Healthcare
Preventing MRSA Infections - Healthcare (Spanish)
Preventing Pressure Ulcers
Preventing Pressure Ulcers (Spanish)
Preventing Surgical Site Infections - SSI
Pulmonary Function Testing
Stent Thrombosis
Stress Echocardiography Test
Stress Echocardiography Test (Spanish)
Subclavian Inserted Central Catheter - SICC Line
Subclavian Inserted Central Catheter - SICC Line (Spanish)
Sympathectomy
The Patient's Role In Preventing Infection at the Hospital
The Patient's Role In Preventing Infection at the Hospital (Spanish)
Thoracoscopy for Lung Cancer
Thoracotomy
Tracheotomy or Tracheostomy
Tracheotomy or Tracheostomy (Spanish)
Transesophageal Echocardiogram
Transesophageal Echocardiogram (Spanish)
Using Your Blood Thinning Meter - CoaguChek XS
Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia - VAP
Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia - VAP (Spanish)
Ventricular Assist Device (VAD)
Ventricular Assist Device (VAD) (Spanish)
Our clients use X-Plain Cardiothoracic Surgery to support and document informed consent, increase patient satisfaction, optimize staff time, mitigate the risk of malpractice, and improve the patient's compliance with home-care instructions.
HOW IS X-PLAIN CARDIOTHORACIC SURGERY USED?
We offer three solutions:
(1) Cardiothoracic surgery clinics that want to document the educational session rely on the X-Plain Patient Education and Documentation System (PEDS).
(2) Cardiothoracic surgery practices that want to use X-Plain in their clinic can use X-Plain for Tablets.
(3) Cardiothoracic surgery offices that want patients to benefit from X-Plain at home can use X-Plain for Websites.
Contact us to discuss the optimal solution(s) for your specific needs.
DO I NEED ANY HARDWARE TO USE THE PRODUCT?
Providers who want to use the product at the clinic will need a computer or tablet. If you would like patients to complete the education at home, you don’t need any hardware; the patient will use their own smartphone, tablet or computer.
WHAT FORMAT(S) DOES EACH TOPIC COME IN?
You can select from five educational formats: videos, tutorials, illustrated handouts, XML (text-only), and quizzes. Cardiothoracic surgery clinics often prefer the tutorial format because it is easy to use. It also ensures that the patient understands the key messages through interactive questions.
HOW OFTEN IS THE CONTENT UPDATED?
The Medical Advisory Board reviews the content of each topic every two years. We update the content as needed in each educational format and all three languages.
WHERE IS THE CONTENT HOSTED, AND ARE UPDATES AUTOMATIC?
The content is hosted on our servers and updates are automatically pushed to clients as they become available.
CAN I ADD TITLES THAT ARE NOT RELATED TO CARDIOTHORACIC SURGERY AFTER I LICENSE THIS LIBRARY?
Yes, we will provide any health topics needed for your cardiothoracic surgery clinic.
WHAT IS THE LEARNING CURVE FOR HEALTHCARE STAFF USING X-PLAIN?
The learning curve is minimal. All three solutions are designed intuitively for ease of use. In the X-Plain Patient Education and Documentation System, healthcare providers can select the titles they need and then provide the chosen tutorial to their patients. In X-Plain for Tablets, providers can search by keyword or browse the menu. X-Plain for Websites provides a button that says "Patient Education" for use on your website.
WHAT IS THE LEARNING CURVE FOR PATIENTS AND CAREGIVERS USING X-PLAIN?
X-Plain tutorials are very easy to use:
(1) On a tablet, the patient simply swipes left to move forward and right to move backward. To answer a question, the patient touches the answer. To skip to a different section, the patient touches the name of that section in the menu bar.
(2) On a computer, the patient uses the mouse or touchscreen to navigate. The on-screen prompts guide the user through the tutorial.
DOES X-PLAIN ASSIST WITH INFORMED CONSENT?
Yes, X-Plain supports informed consent. It can document that the patient has completed the program and understood the information presented.
CAN I CUSTOMIZE THE CONTENT WITH THE NAME AND LOGO OF MY HEALTHCARE INSTITUTION?
Yes. On a large display, we can place the name of the client on each page. On smaller displays (e.g. tablets and smartphones), the name and logo appear on the first page.
IS THIS SOLUTION SOLD AS A SUBSCRIPTION?
Yes, the cardiothoracic surgery library is sold as an annual subscription. Contact us for a quote. You can cancel the subscription at any time.
CAN I TRY OUT THE SOLUTION BEFORE BUYING IT?
Yes, we offer a 30-day free trial.
IS THERE A LIMIT ON USAGE?
No. There are no limitations on the number of users or sessions. You can print the illustrated handouts and run the videos or tutorials as many times as needed.
DOES X-PLAIN CARDIOTHORACIC SURGERY PROVIDE PROTECTION AGAINST MALPRACTICE AND INFORMED CONSENT LIABILITY?
Yes. Since 1995, cardiothoracic surgery clinics have relied on X-Plain to mitigate the risk of medical malpractice. X-Plain prevents such malpractice cases by helping patients set realistic expectations, verifying their comprehension of the information, and documenting the educational session. Our patient education materials may be used in a court of law to help dismiss claims that the patient was not adequately informed.
Contact us for more information on how our documentation, archival, and testimonial services work. These services are part of the annual subscription.
WHAT TOPICS ARE INCLUDED?
Advance Medical Directives
Advance Medical Directives (Spanish)
Angina
Angina (Spanish)
Angio-Seal
Angio-Seal (Spanish)
Antiplatelet Therapy - Intravenous
Aortic Angiography
Arrhythmias
Arrhythmias (Spanish)
Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial Fibrillation (Spanish)
Blood Transfusion
Blood Transfusion (Spanish)
Blood Transfusion for Outpatient
Blood Transfusion for Outpatient (Spanish)
Cardiac Catheterization - Coronary Angiography
Cardiac Catheterization - Coronary Angiography (Spanish)
Cardiac Diet
Cardiac Rehabilitation
Cardiac Rehabilitation (Spanish)
Carotid Artery Disease
CAT Scan Guided Biopsy of a Lung or Other Chest Area Lesion
Congenital Heart Defects
Congestive Heart Failure
Congestive Heart Failure (Spanish)
Coronary Angiography and Possible Angioplasty
Coronary Angiography and Possible Angioplasty (Spanish)
Coronary Angioplasty
Coronary Angioplasty (Spanish)
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (Spanish)
Discharge Instructions - General
Discharge Instructions - General (Spanish)
Echocardiogram
Echocardiogram (Spanish)
Expressing Your Pain
Expressing Your Pain (Spanish)
Heart Attack
Heart Attack (Spanish)
Heart Diseases
Heart Failure - Home Care
Heart Failure - Home Care (Spanish)
Heart Transplantation
Heart Valve Diseases
Heart Valve Replacement
How to Prevent Heart Disease
How to Prevent Heart Disease (Spanish)
Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator
Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (Spanish)
Incentive Spirometer
Incentive Spirometer (Spanish)
Internal Jugular Central Catheter - Jugular Line
Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump
Intramuscular Injection
Intramuscular Injection (Spanish)
Left Ventricular Assist Device - LVAD
Living with Congestive Heart Failure
Living with Congestive Heart Failure (Spanish)
Lung Cancer Resection
Medication Safety
Medication Safety (Spanish)
Mitral Valve Prolapse
Mitral Valve Prolapse (Spanish)
Open Heart Surgery - What to Expect
Pacemaker
Pacemaker (Spanish)
Patient Safety
Patient Safety (Spanish)
Pericardial Disorders
Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter - PICC
Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter - PICC (Spanish)
Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) for Outpatient
Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) for Outpatient (Spanish)
Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) Line - Pediatrics
Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) Line - Pediatrics (Spanish)
Prehypertension
Preparing for Surgery
Preparing for Surgery (Spanish)
Preventing an Infection After Surgery
Preventing an Infection After Surgery (Spanish)
Preventing Catheter Associated Bloodstream Infections
Preventing Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections
Preventing Deep Vein Thrombosis
Preventing Deep Vein Thrombosis (Spanish)
Preventing MRSA Infections - Healthcare
Preventing MRSA Infections - Healthcare (Spanish)
Preventing Pressure Ulcers
Preventing Pressure Ulcers (Spanish)
Preventing Surgical Site Infections - SSI
Pulmonary Function Testing
Stent Thrombosis
Stress Echocardiography Test
Stress Echocardiography Test (Spanish)
Subclavian Inserted Central Catheter - SICC Line
Subclavian Inserted Central Catheter - SICC Line (Spanish)
Sympathectomy
The Patient's Role In Preventing Infection at the Hospital
The Patient's Role In Preventing Infection at the Hospital (Spanish)
Thoracoscopy for Lung Cancer
Thoracotomy
Tracheotomy or Tracheostomy
Tracheotomy or Tracheostomy (Spanish)
Transesophageal Echocardiogram
Transesophageal Echocardiogram (Spanish)
Using Your Blood Thinning Meter - CoaguChek XS
Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia - VAP
Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia - VAP (Spanish)
Ventricular Assist Device (VAD)
Ventricular Assist Device (VAD) (Spanish)
