University hospital health education is an educational activity carried out by the medical and health care institutions and the medical staff of higher education institutions during the provision of medical services

which is an extension of medical services by its nature.This paper elaborates on the special significance and functions of health education in university hospitals.It highlights the necessity for universities to carry out heath education

and points out university hospitals must assume the social responsibility of carrying out health education with the aim at improving the quality of medical services

reducing medical disputes so as to build a harmonious doctor-patient relationship.As for the forms of health education conducted by university hospitals

the paper focuses on the process of treatment

nursing and medical follow-up;the basic content of health education

on the other hand

includes the publicity and education on public awareness of health and disease prevention

mental health education and behavioral intervention of life.The paper analyzes several issues in the current work and puts forward some further improvement measures.