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What is Health Literacy
The U.S. National Library of Medicine with MedlinePlus summarize "Health literacy refers to how well a person can get the health information and services that they need, and how well they understand them". It is also about using to make good decisions. For more information on health literacy - MedlinePlus: Health Literacy
More information on Health Literacy provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) - Health Literacy
Talking with Patients
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Ask Me 3 - The program encourages patients to ask their health care providers questions: What is my main problem? What do I need to do? Why is it important for me to do this?
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What Did the Doctor Say? - Improving Health Literacy to Protect Patient Safety provided by the Joint Commission