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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