How can patients be supported by professionals to make lifestyle changes?
•Identify the lifestyle factors and why they might be affecting the patient’s health.
•Suggest changes that could be made.
•Give advice on how best to make the changes.
•Issue leaflets, internet sites etc that might be a source of reference.
•Refer on to other professionals.
•Give the patient responsibilities and targets.
•Monitor patient progress.
•Ask the patient what support they need.
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