Health Literacy Kit
University of Arizona College of Medicine
University of Arizona College of Medicine
POGOe Id:
19020
Date Posted:
01/16/2008
Date Reviewed/Updated
for Clinical Accuracy:
04/13/2021
CME credits available Peer reviewed
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Abstract:
The "Health literacy and patient safety: Help patients understand" educational kit is the AMA Foundation's primary tool for informing physicians, health care professionals and patient advocates about health literacy. The kit includes: an instructional video, an in-depth manual for clinicians, and additional resources for education and involvement.
Educational objectives:
The kit will enable learners to:
- Define the scope of the health literacy problem
- Recognize health system barriers faced by patients with low literacy
- Implement improved methods of verbal and written communication
- Incorporate practical strategies to create a shame-free environment
Additional information/Special implementation requirements or guidelines:
This has been used in the home, medical school classes, and for faculty development. CME credit is available for this product. For more information, please visit: http://www.ama-assn.org/ama/pub/category/9913.html
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Conflict of Interest Disclosure:
Yes, I (we) have conflict of interest to disclose.
Conflict Description:
Weiss received an honorarium from AMA for writing the manual. He has also received honoraria from Pfizer for work in healh lite
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Suggested Citation:
Dr. Barry Weiss and Dr. Joanne Schwartzberg. Health Literacy Kit. POGOe - Portal of Geriatrics Online Education; 2008 Available from: https://pogoe.org/productid/19020