Health Literacy Tips: Speak Plainly, Teach Often
Nurse.com
OCTOBER 21, 2022
Department of Education, nearly 130 million American adults read below a sixth-grade level, and only 12% of Americans have proficient health literacy skills. Identify the patient’s preferred language for discussing health care, note it in the medical record, and communicate it to all staff who will be caring for the patient.
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