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Health Literacy Primer: Introduction

by Jessica Greenwood - Contributor for PAHLC

Almost 90 million people in the United States have limited ability to find, process, and understand the basic information needed to make appropriate health decisions.1 This skill set, known as health literacy, is vital to making sure all Americans have access to...

Health Literacy Primer: Plain Language 

by Jessica Greenwood - Contributor for PAHLC

Plain language is a communication style that presents information in a way the intended audience can understand, regardless of the complexity of the topic. The use of plain language across health care interactions is vital to improving health literacy. While plain...

Health Literacy Primer: Teach Back 

by Jessica Greenwood - Contributor for PAHLC

“What I hear, I forget. What I see, I remember. But what I do, I understand.”   This quote by Confucius is an important reminder that to truly understand new information, most people have to hear or see it and apply it. This principle is the foundation of the teach...

Health Literacy Primer: Universal Precautions Approach 

by Jessica Greenwood - Contributor for PAHLC

Research suggests that many people with low health literacy do not tell their family, friends, or health care providers that they have trouble understanding health information.1 Even those with proficient health literacy may struggle when they are sick, stressed, or...

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