I agree with Rima and suggest that scenarios simulating hospital patients are developed, particularly those who have limited "health literacy" skills within American culture. But preferably I would not use the term limited or lacking or low. Simply describe scenarios with barriers that many patients face in health related circumstances, and how health professionals could help patients handle those situations.

From: healthliteracy-bounces at nifl.gov [mailto:healthliteracy-bounces at nifl.gov] On Behalf Of Rima Rudd
Sent: Monday, November 02, 2009 7:38 AM
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Subject: [HealthLiteracy 3663] Re: Simulated Hospital Patients

Ilene,
Yes, that is true but illiteracy is such a loaded word -- it has become a label shaded by blame [you had your chance] and filled with shame and a sense of disgrace.  I would not use it as a metaphor.
Rima....

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Department of Society, Human Development & Health
Harvard School of Public Health
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Boston MA 02115
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>>> <IHABRAMSON at aol.com> 11/1/2009 11:45 AM >>>

Thank you for your response, Rima.  A lot depends on how one defines illiteracy.

Ilene

 In a message dated 11/1/2009 11:40:32 AM Eastern Standard Time, rrudd at hsph.harvard.edu writes:
Please keep in mind that while many people may struggle with the written word, very few people in the US are illiterate.
Rima

Rima E. Rudd, ScD, MSPH
Department of Society, Human Development & Health
Harvard School of Public Health
677 Huntington Avenue
Boston MA 02115
Phone: 617 432 1135
fax:     617 432 3123
web:    www.hsph.harvard.edu/healthliteracy<http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/healthliteracy>
www.hsph.harvard.edu/sisterstogether<http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/sisterstogether>


>>> <IHABRAMSON at aol.com> 10/30/2009 2:13 PM >>>

Hello Everyone.

I am in the process of preparing a curriculum involving simulated hospital patients, particularly those who might be illiterate, and was wondering if anyone had sample material to share. Given all our tight schedules, it's never great to re-invent the wheel. Thank you in advance.


Ilene

Ilene Abramson, Ph.D.

Member- Policy Committee
Michigan Board of Pharmacy (2009 - 2011)

Member - Rules Committee (2009-2012)
Michigan Board of Respiratory Care

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