title: Does your patient really understand?
abstract: Research shows that more than 80 percent of patients have poor health literacy. Cutting the jargon, asking direct questions and simplifying signage are among the ways hospitals are working to improve communication--and care.
authors: Charlotte
authors: C
authors: Huff
mesh_terms: D003142:Communication; D032882:Comprehension; D054521:Cultural Competency; D057220:Health Literacy; D006739:Hospital Administration; D006801:Humans; D010043:Outcome and Process Assessment, Health Care; D011369:Professional-Patient Relations