Health literacy: adverse implications for patients and physicians.
An astounding portion of the American adult population lacks a level of literacy to comply with effective delivery of health care. This article outlines the concerns and some measures that practices may adopt to help remedy the problem.
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ISMIE Mutual Insurance Company, 20 N. Michigan Avenue, Suite 700, Chicago, IL 60602, USA. davidson@ismie.com
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