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Health Literacy: A Prescription to End Confusion examines the body of knowledge that applies to the field of health literacy and recommends actions to promote a health-literate society. By examining the extent of limited health literacy and the ways to change it, we can improve the health of individuals and populations.
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The Institute of Medicine's president calls this report a landmark on the "underappreciated challenge" of health literacy in the U.S. The report contains the IOM Committee on Health Literacy's study to improve patient health by upgrading communication in health care settings. Their vision includes teaching health and science at all grade levels; issuing public health alerts and informed consent forms in understandable, culturally-sensitive language; and forming collaborative partnerships to meet these goals. Appendices include methodological notes, commissioned papers, and committee and IOM staff biographical sketches. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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