What are some tips for writing thank you notes for patients?

Patients who want to say thank you for help they received should keep it simple and speak from the heart, based on advice from hallmark.com. Thank-you notes that are written sincerely, without big words or flowery language, and tell the receiver that her actions made a difference.

Thank-you notes can include thanks for the specific act of kindness: "Thank you for the wonderful flowers you brought by" or "Thank you for feeding our dog while Jim was in the hospital," as well as comments on how the action made the patient feel, such as, "This has been a challenging time, and I appreciate you so much" or "I don't know what I would have done without you."