Health Literacy in Pediatrics - McMaster Pediatrics Residency Program
Health Literacy in Pediatrics - McMaster Pediatrics Residency Program
Health Literacy in Pediatrics - McMaster Pediatrics Residency Program
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<strong>Health</strong> <strong>Literacy</strong> <strong>in</strong> <strong>Pediatrics</strong> 20122 Use clear languageF<strong>in</strong>d a simpler way to say it• A way of speak<strong>in</strong>g and writ<strong>in</strong>g that iseasy for most people to understand.• Uses familiar, everyday (non-medical)language and a conversational style.• per• onset• elevated• hand hygiene• monitor the site• practice social distanc<strong>in</strong>g3Use resources• Blood tests should be drawn 4 hourspost <strong>in</strong>jection.• Surgery may be required afterexhaust<strong>in</strong>g all non-operative treatments.• Ensure your child wears appropriateage/activity related protectiveequipment dur<strong>in</strong>g physical activities.• A comb<strong>in</strong>ation of methodsmakes teach<strong>in</strong>g moreeffective.• Choose or developmaterials that are easy toread and understand.• Mark them up!Indicate key po<strong>in</strong>ts(underl<strong>in</strong>e, circle).Individualized and InteractiveClear language benefits everyonePatient Education LibraryIn the MCH study,parents were satisfiedwith clear languagematerials, regardlessof their health literacyskills.Grade 5.7Hospital guidel<strong>in</strong>es for develop<strong>in</strong>gpatient education materialsSearch for clearlanguage materialsL<strong>in</strong>dsay Wizowski, ext 46624Patient Education Services 5
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