Health Literacy A Prescription to End Confusion (2004) / Chapter Skim
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7 Vision for a Health Literate America
7 Vision for a Health Literate America
Pages 240-242
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T he evidence and judgment presented in this report indicate how important improving heath literacy is to improving the health of individuals and populations. This is why the Institute of Medicine identified improving health literacy as one of two cross-cutting issues needing attention in its recent Priority Areas for National Action in Quality Improvement (IOM, 2003)
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· rights and responsibilities in relation to health and health care are presented or written in clear, everyday terms so that people can take needed action. · informed consent documents used in health care are developed so that all people can give or withhold consent based on information they need and understand.
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2003. Health Literacy in America: The Role of Health Care Professionals.
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