Can We Talk? Using Health Literacy Techniques for Effective Patient Communication

Abstract

Health Literacy is defined as the cognitive and social skills which determine the motivation and ability of individuals to gain access to, understand, and use information in ways which promote and maintain good health.... [ view full abstract ]

Authors

  1. Joan Temple (Assistant Clinical Professor, University of Wisconsin La Crosse)
  2. Ann O'Sullivan, OTR/L, LSW,FAOTA (Southern Maine Agency on Aging)

Topic Area

Practice and intervention methods

Session

Workshop » 10P (16:10 - Saturday, 18th June, AC215)

Paper

ABSTRACT_GALWAY.docx