Role of physicians in improving health literacy


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4103.0: Tuesday, December 13, 2005 - 1:00 PM

Abstract #119764

Role of physicians in improving health literacy

C. Craig Brater, MD, Dean, Indiana University School of Medicine, 1120 South Dr., Fesler 302, Indianapolis, IN 46202-5514, 317-274-8416, dbrater@iupui.edu

As part of a session on the roles, responsibilities and opportunities of health care providers in health literacy improvement, this presentation will focus on one medical school's involvement in incorporating health communication throughout their medical curriculum.

Learning Objectives:

Learning Objectives

Understand the rationale for Indiana’s medical school curriculum which is now laced with communication.
Identify progress to date on the implementation of the emphasis on communication.
Understand the role of physicians in communicating effectively with patients.

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Recorded presentation

Contribution of Health Professionals to Health Literacy

The 133rd Annual Meeting & Exposition (December 10-14, 2005) of APHA