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Health literacy: understanding basic health information
1Office of the Air Force Surgeon General, Arlington, Virginia, USA. rls1975@comcast.net
Abstract:
Health literacy is a significant concern for Americans. Understanding health information is vital in addressing issues of access, quality, and affordability. If nurses are not able to teach patients effectively about their conditions and treatments, outcomes will be adversely affected. Providing information in ways that are appropriate for the patient's health literacy level is a step toward decreasing health disparities and increasing patient compliance. Online information can be useful to both nurses and patients.
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