HomeQuestion
Do you evaluate patients for low health literacy prior to discussing treatment options?
1
1 AnswersMednet Member
Radiation Oncology · Rush University Medical Center
To answer this question - I do not routinely evaluate for low health literacy in my patients. This may not be the correct approach, but here is my rationale. I assume low health literacy and work up from there during each consultation. Even patients who are highly educated and/or have a background i...