Why we need health literacy tools and techniques

Infoforwellbeing
National
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1. Why do we need Health Literacy tools and techniques

“Imagine being put into a world where you can’t understand the language, you don’t know what is going on and you’ve got no way of understanding. It’s like being put in a foreign country and they all speak a different language. That’s what health literacy is, we take it so much for granted.” Jason Leitch, National Clinical Director​ ​

2. The problem with communication

Research has shown that in a GP consultation:

Yes doctor I understand (err...not sure...)
People will nod their heads and say they understand, rather than admit they don't.

3. Workbook exercise (2)

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Workbook exercise (2)

Think of a time when you were given a lot of information, about your health or someone you care for.

How did it feel? How did you react? What would have helped you to understand the information?

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