Patient Education and Counseling is an active peer-reviewed medical journal covering patient education and health communication, especially counselling. It was established in 1979 and is published monthly by Elsevier. It is the official journal of EACH, the International Association for Communication in Health Care and ACH, the Academy of Communication in Healthcare.

The journal covers a wide range of topics related to patient education and counselling, including health literacy, health communication, shared decision-making, motivational interviewing, health behaviour change, health promotion, and health coaching. The journal also welcomes research on patient-provider communication, cultural competence, patient empowerment, and patient engagement.

Regular features of the journal include editorials, commentaries, and letters to the editor, which provide insights into recent trends and developments in the field of patient education and counselling. The journal aims to publish high-quality research that contributes to the advancement of patient-centred care and promotes effective communication between patients and healthcare providers. It is intended for researchers, educators, healthcare providers, and other professionals with an interest in patient education and counselling.

The Internet Archive Collection contains microfilm published between 1984 and 2011.

Patient Education and Counseling can be found online at:

https://www.sciencedirect.com/journal/patient-education-and-counseling

Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patient_Education_and_Counseling

International Association for Communication in Health Care: https://each.international/

Academy of Communication in Healthcare: https://ach.memberclicks.net/

The ISSN is: 0738-3991