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Title
Patient literacy and question-asking behavior during the medical encounter: a mixed-methods analysis.
Authors
Katz, Marra G; Jacobson, Terry A; Veledar, Emir; Kripalani, Sunil
Abstract
Although patient participation in the medical encounter confers significant benefits, many patients are reluctant to ask questions of their physicians. Patients' literacy level may affect their level of participation and question-asking behaviors.
Publication
Journal of general internal medicine, 2007, Vol 22, Issue 6, p782