Health literacy and interprofessional telehealth considerations

Paula Miksa1, Stephanie Conder, Katie Kiser

  • 1At Lincoln Memorial University in Harrogate, Tenn., Paula Miksa is associate dean of the School of Medical Sciences, program director of the doctor of medical science program, and a professor of PA studies; Stephanie Conder is an associate professor; and Jami England is an assistant professor in the doctor of nursing practice program. Katie Kiser is an associate professor of pharmacy and director of interprofessional education at South College in Knoxville, Tenn. Kay Paris is the director of social work and professor at Lincoln Memorial University. Jeremy Buchanan is the interprofessional educational development project manager for the DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine at Lincoln Memorial University. Sherry Jimenez is associate dean of interprofessional educational development and simulation and associate professor of medical education for the DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine at Lincoln Memorial University. Jennifer Harrington is a PA educator and independent PA program consultant. Rachel Cole is an assistant professor of pharmacology for the School of Medical Sciences at Lincoln Memorial University. The authors have disclosed no potential conflicts of interest, financial or otherwise.

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