Advancing Health Literacy addresses the crisis in health literacy in the United States and around the world. This book thoroughly examines the critical role of
“Health literacy is the ultimate global currency of health and well-being. Without health literacy, medicine fails, public health fails, and people pay the co
With patient experience at the forefront of health care, effective communication of health messages is critical to quality care. This book offers proven strateg
The field of health literacy has evolved from one focused on individuals to one that recognizes that health literacy is multidimensional. While communicating in
Health literacy-the ability for individuals to obtain, process, and understand basic health information and services to facilitate appropriate health decisions-