Health literacy is the ability to read, understand, and act on medical information.  It is estimated that half of all American adults lack adequate health literacy skills.  South Dakota physicians are taking steps to address the issue of health literacy to ensure effective medical care.  By offering patients medical information that is clear, understandable, and truly accessible, physicians can play a direct and powerful role in optimizing their medical outcomes. 

General Information

• Quick Guide to Health Literacy
• AMA's Health Literacy Toolkit For Physicians
• Health Literacy Patient Materials
• Updated Health Literacy Kit

Links

• AMA's Health Literacy Program
• Health Resources and Services Administration's (HRSA) Health Literacy
• Institute of Medicine's Health Literacy Program
• Partnership For Clear Communications