In a recent study, researchers evaluated health literacy (the ability to obtain, process and understand basic health information and the services needed to make good health decisions) and the impact ...

Mr C, a 72-year-old patient with type 2 diabetes, is brought to the emergency department comatose with a blood sugar of 29 mg/dL. When seen in his primary care provider’s office the previous day, his ...

New research led by Western Sydney University finds limited evidence on the association between health literacy and medication adherence among ethnic minority adults living with Type 2 Diabetes.

ACO maturity correlates with improved patient safety, suggesting experience and risk-bearing contracts enhance hospital quality and safety outcomes. Food-as-medicine programs improve nutrition-related ...

Male patient tells the doctor about his health complaints. Over the years, I have talked to thousands of patients and community members who make it painfully clear that our health communication ...

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Taking care of our own health and that of our family is an ongoing part of everyday life, not just when we visit a doctor or hospital. Increasing our health literacy can help us protect our health, ...

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