Easy-to-Read Health Information - MedlinePlus Find easy to read health information on MedlinePlus These materials are easier for people with limited health literacy to read, understand, and use
Choosing effective patient education materials - MedlinePlus Agree with your patient on realistic learning objectives Select resources that fit your patient's needs The first step is to assess the patient's current knowledge about their condition and what they want to know Some patients need time to adjust to new information, master new skills, or make short- or long-term lifestyle changes
Health Education Materials Assessment Tool - MedlinePlus About the Health Education Materials Assessment Tool NLM’s assessment tool is based on the understandability items from the Patient Education Materials Assessment Tool for Printable Materials (PEMAT-P), developed by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)
Understanding Medical Words Tutorial - MedlinePlus Learn More Want to learn more? You can find more information on medical words at Medlineplus: Word Parts and What They Mean and MedlinePlus: Abbreviations You can also find out more health information at MedlinePlus: Health Topics Great job! Congratulations! You've come a long way in learning about medical words!
Caregiving - medication management: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia Caregiving - medication management It's important to know what each medicine is for and about possible side effects You'll also need to work with all health care providers to keep track of the medicines your loved one takes