Editorial
The titles in the X-Plain® library are written and reviewed by hundreds of certified medical professionals in the United States. The Patient Education Institute's Medical Advisory Board consists of over 40 practitioners from leading healthcare institutions, such as:
Evidence-Based Medical Content
We rely on quality medical and academic research, healthcare best practices, and recommendations from medical experts when developing our written materials. The Patient Education Institute's Medical Advisory Board collaborates with our team of medical writers to find the latest research in medicine and risk management. Together, they ensure that each title in the X-Plain® library meets national guidelines and standards of practice for evidence-based medicine.
Unbiased Health Information
Health information is the most useful when it puts the patient’s needs first. This guiding principle ensures that any discussion about treatment options is free of advertising and other forms of bias.
- Johns Hopkins University
- Cleveland Clinic
- Mayo Clinic
- The University of Chicago
- The University of Iowa
- Washington University
Evidence-Based Medical Content
We rely on quality medical and academic research, healthcare best practices, and recommendations from medical experts when developing our written materials. The Patient Education Institute's Medical Advisory Board collaborates with our team of medical writers to find the latest research in medicine and risk management. Together, they ensure that each title in the X-Plain® library meets national guidelines and standards of practice for evidence-based medicine.
Unbiased Health Information
Health information is the most useful when it puts the patient’s needs first. This guiding principle ensures that any discussion about treatment options is free of advertising and other forms of bias.
Educational Effectiveness & Accessibility
The Patient Education Institute (PEI) has a team of Medical Advisory Board members, medical writers and editors, instructional designers, narrators, graphic artists, and computer programmers. They work together to develop accessible, engaging educational materials.
We regularly assess our materials to ensure they meet rigorous medical standards. This has enabled us to serve leading healthcare organizations throughout the USA.
X-Plain® relies on cognitive learning theories and a thorough development process to produce educationally effective materials. We present any background information needed in plain language to help patients understand complex health concepts. Our programs include full narration.
Illustrations and animations reinforce the written and narrated text. We employ message design theories when developing these visual elements. The combination of visual and auditory modes of communication reaches users of all literacy levels, as well as those with disabilities, such as hearing and visual impairments.
X-Plain’s tutorials maximize learning in a unique way – through interactive questions and feedback. By asking questions throughout the learning session, our programs can verify that learning is taking place. The questions keep the user engaged and provide feedback to reinforce learning.
The Patient Education Institute (PEI) has a team of Medical Advisory Board members, medical writers and editors, instructional designers, narrators, graphic artists, and computer programmers. They work together to develop accessible, engaging educational materials.
We regularly assess our materials to ensure they meet rigorous medical standards. This has enabled us to serve leading healthcare organizations throughout the USA.
X-Plain® relies on cognitive learning theories and a thorough development process to produce educationally effective materials. We present any background information needed in plain language to help patients understand complex health concepts. Our programs include full narration.
Illustrations and animations reinforce the written and narrated text. We employ message design theories when developing these visual elements. The combination of visual and auditory modes of communication reaches users of all literacy levels, as well as those with disabilities, such as hearing and visual impairments.
X-Plain’s tutorials maximize learning in a unique way – through interactive questions and feedback. By asking questions throughout the learning session, our programs can verify that learning is taking place. The questions keep the user engaged and provide feedback to reinforce learning.
