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- Title
Teaching Medical Students About Health Literacy: 2 Chicago Initiatives.
- Authors
Harper, William; Cook, Sandy; Makoul, Gregory
- Abstract
Objective: To develop medical students' skills in interacting with individuals who have limited health literacy. Methods: Described are 2 novel approaches to health literacy curriculum design. Efforts at both schools have been implemented to improve medical student awareness of health literacy, as well as specific skills in clear communication and strategies that ensure patient understanding. Results: Preliminary data from one school suggest an increase in use of health literacy behaviors. Curriculum development at both schools is ongoing. Conclusion: The ultimate goal of these curricula is for students to develop the core skills necessary for effective communication with all patients.
- Subjects
MEDICAL students; HEALTH promotion; MEDICAL education; CURRICULUM; CURRICULUM planning; HEALTH occupations students; HEALTH occupations schools; LITERACY programs; STUDY &; teaching of medicine; PROFESSIONAL education
- Publication
American Journal of Health Behavior, 2007, Vol 31, pS111
- ISSN
1087-3244
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.5993/AJHB.31.s1.14