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Health Literacy: A Silent Epidemic Hurting You and Your Patients

Session #: 856-249
Presenter(s): Terry C. Davis, PhD; Darren A. DeWalt, MPH, MD
Session Length: 1:00 hr
Event: 2006 ACP Annual Session
Date: April 6-8, 2006

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1. How can I identify the 1 in 3 elderly patients who have trouble understanding how to take care of themselves?
2. How does your patients' health literacy affect their self-care of chronic illness, including their ability to take medication correctly?
3. How can I improve my communication with my patients about what they need to know to take care of themselves?
4. What changes can I make in my office to help patients with low health literacy?

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