Low Health Literacy: A Barrier to Successful Outcomes

Program Description

This presentation is on the topic of patient health literacy. The purpose of having this presentation is to understand what health literacy is and how it affects patients, specifically their outcomes. Some practical strategies will be discussed that can help the practice do a better job in communicating with their patients.

Objectives

After completing this activity, learners will be able to:

  • Recognize three common impediments to care due to health literacy.
  • Identify patient safety implications in working with other cultures and patients with low health literacy.
  • Discuss the liability impact of a patient’s low health literacy.
  • Provide two measures or practices to implement to improve the delivery of safe patient care.

 

Disclosure

No individual in a position to control or influence the content of this activity has reported relevant financial relationships with commercial interests.

 

Faculty

Michelle Swift, BSN, JD, RN, CPHRM, Patient Safety Risk Manager, Department of Patient Safety and Risk Management, The Doctors Company

 

Continuing Education Credit

The Doctors Company is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical educational activities for physicians.

 

The Doctors Company designates this activity for a maximum of one (1) AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

 

Course ID#:    TDS 16727.0
Issue Date for This Activity: 07/16/16
Expiration Date for This Activity: 08/24/16

 

Disclaimer

The information and guidelines contained in this activity are generalized and may not apply to all practice situations. The faculty recommends that legal advice be obtained from a qualified attorney for specific application to your practice. The information is intended for educational purposes and should be used as a reference guide only.

 

Contact Us

If you have questions, contact educationsupport@thedoctors.com or call (800) 421-2368, extension 1243.