Good points.  Being semi or totally illiterate does not mean dumb - 
everyone knows when he or she is being talked down to.  Words say a lot.  In my 
middle school, there was a class called Basic Math for those who chose not to 
take first year algebra.  That class got the nickname "the stupid math" - and 
I never heard any teacher correct others using that term.
 
Ilene
 
In a message dated 11/2/2009 4:48:07 PM Eastern Standard Time, 
amuro5 at epcc.edu writes:

 
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
To: healthliteracy at nifl.gov
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.... 
 

 
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> 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 
_ihabramson at aol.com_ (mailto:ihabramson at aol.com)  
Tel:    248-926-0695 
Fax:   248-926-9080 




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