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Health Literacy Tips: Speak Plainly, Teach Often

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Healthy People 2030 defines health literacy as the extent to which “individuals have the ability to find, understand, and use information and services to inform health-related decisions for themselves and others.”. This could cause the patient or family to lose trust, stop communicating, or become angry. 1 contact hr.).

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How Nurses Can Improve LGBTQ+ Health Disparities

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“After the trainings, nurses report an increased understanding of how to provide culturally competent care to LGBTQ+ patients.” This module presents a brief overview of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) community and its history within society and healthcare systems.

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