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  • Almost 9 in 10 adults struggle to understand and use health information.

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How can I better communicate with my patients?

Learn about health literacy in Missouri

Get trained

Develop health materials for older adults

Collaborate with health professionals

Share resources with patients

How can I better communicate with my health care provider?

Know what questions to ask

Try ‘Teach back’

Find the best treatment option

Be prepared

Keep a personal health record

Follow this checklist

What are the best plain language tools and resources?

Plain language guidelines

Plain language medical dictionary

Tools for deciphering medical terms

Center for Plain Language

Guide for creating materials

Guide for developing websites

Are there toolkits I can use in my practice?

Health literacy for primary care practices

Patient safety at the point of care

Discharge procedures

Informed consent in research

How can I improve cultural competency in my practice?

Overview of health literacy and cultural competency

Information about immigrant and refugee groups

Health information in specific languages

Resources to promote cultural competency in health care

How do I help my employees or clients understand their health insurance plans?

Consumers' difficulties selecting health plans

Measuring health insurance literacy: A call to action

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