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health literacy Health care A measure of a person's ability to understand health-related information and make informed decisions about that information; HL includes interpreting prescriptions and following self care insturctions. Cf
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Considering factors such as health literacy are important in tailoring interventions particularly when heart disease is diagnosed in younger men who face periods of extended disability. The provision of interpreters in the clinical setting is part of recognising the health Literacy needs of clients. The Institute of Medicine report on health literacy indicated that 90 million US adults have trouble understanding and acting on healthcare information. |
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