Plain Language- Health Terms
Another term for high blood pressure
What is hypertension
A useful tool for remebering topics to discuss with your healthcare provider
What is a notepad
Feeling rushed during your doctors appointment is acceptable
False
What is beginning of visit
What disease is characterized by high blood sugar
What is Diabetes
Helps patients understand how to use their medications correctly
What are medication regimen/pill charts
Low health literacy is associated with unnecessary ER visits
True
_ out of 10 people have limited health literacy
Another term for high heart rate
What is tachycardia
This technique is used to ensure patient comprehension
What is the "Teach Back" Method
If I don't feel sick, I don't have to go to the doctor
False
Health Literacy (increases/decreases) dosing errors
What is decreases
The degree to which individuals have the ability to find, understand, and use information and services to inform health-related decisions and actions for themselves and others
What is Health Literacy
A professional who can educate you further on your medications as well as side effects.
What is a Pharmacist
It's the patients responsibility to understand their medications as well as the side effects
True
Low health literacy (increases/decreases) self care behaviors
What is decreases