Becoming Literate in Health Literacy

摘要

We are both aware that clear, succinct, understandable, and health-literate preoperative and postoperative instructions can be a significant determinant of the outcomes and the cost of care. Health literacy affects every person, health professional, and type of prevention or care. Yet, health literacy remains an afterthought or academic discussion rather than a common and essential daily practice that is integrated into every encounter.~(2)~(-4)