July 8, 2022
The Impacts of Health Literacy and Cultural Competence on Patient Care
MLMIC discusses how to mitigate risk associated with patient communication.
Tag: low health literacy patients
July 8, 2022
MLMIC discusses how to mitigate risk associated with patient communication.
September 22, 2021
Most physicians and other healthcare providers encounter patients with limited health literacy every day. Increasing awareness and facilitating patient education can mitigate the impact of health literacy on health outcomes and patient safety – and reduce liability risk.
December 15, 2020
The lay public often has limited knowledge and understanding of medical terminology. Effective communication with patients may improve compliance with treatment regimens, enhance the informed consent process, and increase safe medication use. Review this Risk Management Tip from MLMIC to reinforce related policies and protocols within your practice or facility.