Health Literacy

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Ask Me 3: A patient education program designed to improve communication between patients and health care providers, encourage patients to become active members of their health care team, and promote improved health outcomes

Plain language: Plain language definitions, tips and tools

Teach-Back Toolkit: Helps health-care providers learn to use teach-back to support patients and families throughout the care continuum, especially during transitions between health-care settings

Health Literacy Tips for Patient Education Materials (PDF): Provided by the General Practice Services Commissions

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