International standards for research integrity: An idea whose time has come?

Topical drug treatment for the dental pulp: an idea whose time has come.

Full disclosure and apology--an idea whose time has come.

Environmental control: an idea whose time has come.

National health insurance: an idea whose time has come.

Empowerment: an idea whose time has come in diabetes education.

We have learned much in the past 10 years about how to help patients to acquire diabetes-related knowledge and skills and how to use strategies to help patients change behaviors. However, the application of knowledge and techniques should be guided by a relevant, coherent, educational philosophy. Empowerment offers a practical conceptual framework for diabetes patient education. Empowering pati...