Characteristics of patient-centered care AND the importance of each characteristic.

Please answer the following 3 questions. Each answer must be at least 3 paragraphs for each question to receive full credit. Research at least 3 sources to substantiate your answer and include in your references. As usual, be sure to post on at least two other students board and include a reference.

1. Describe the characteristics of patient-centered care AND the importance of each characteristic.

2. You are taking care of an 80 African-American year old male patient in a medical surgical unit who was hhospitalized with congestive heart failure. He is being discharged with multiple medications and home health care. Describe the steps you would take to provide patient education including cultural considerations.

3. Describe how you will evaluate the effectiveness of your education on the scenario stated in question 2.