PDCI Health Literacy Flashcards
(3 cards)
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Red flags for low health literacy
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Frequently missed appointments
Noncompliance
Can’t name medications or what they’re for
“I forgot my glasses” excuse
1
Q
Populations at risk for low health literacy
A
Elderly with limited education
Minorities
ESL
Unemployed with limited income
2
Q
Questions to ask patients to judge if they have low health literacy
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How often do you need help reading pamphlets?
How confident are you in filling out own medical forms?
Medication review
