This document provides instructions for a patient education and care essay assignment. It outlines several questions for students to answer in 50-100 word paragraphs related to psychosocial factors that affect healthcare professionals and patients and how they impact patient education. It also addresses personality styles, adjusting to illness, life stage education, the family's role in education and compliance, and APA formatting guidelines. Additional instructions are provided regarding discussion questions, participation, writing quality, quoting, late policies, and communication.