Taking an Active Role in Your Care
Fred Hutch Cancer Center aims to provide more than just medical care to every patient. The goal is to educate patients and provide them with insights to make informed decisions about their care through a focus on health literacy.
Health literacy has two main components. Firstly, it involves a patient's, family member's or caregiver's ability to find, understand and use health information and services. Secondly, it focuses on how well healthcare organizations communicate information, enabling patients to make informed decisions.
In celebration of Health Literacy Month, Fred Hutch is sharing ways care teams empower patients to make decisions.
Health literacy is crucial in helping patients make informed decisions about their care.
Author's summary: Empowering patients through health literacy.