Health Literacy

Question 1

what is functional health literacy

Answer 1

basic reading writing skills etc.

Question 2

what is health literacy

Answer 2

person’s ability to find and understand info and services to make health related decisions for themselves

Question 3

interactive health literacy

Answer 3

ability to interact with health care professionals

Question 4

critical health literacy

Answer 4

ability to analyse info and make informed decisions

Question 5

factors affecting health literacy

Answer 5

-elderly
-neurodiversity
-non native English speakers
-lower education

Question 6

how does poor health literacy affect patient outcomes

Answer 6

-reduced life expectancy
-difficulty in understanding medication instructions
- increased hospital admissions, greater strain and costs on healthcare professionals

Question 7

what is neurodiversity

Answer 7

refers to the various ways in which a brain processes info

-autism
-dyslexia

Question 8

what are challenges faced by neurodiverse individuals

Answer 8

-sensory overload
-social isolation
-stigma and discrimination
-difficulty with change
-misunderstanding and miscommunications

Question 9

how can pharmacists aid neurodivergent patients

Answer 9

-non verbal communication e.g. audio and visual instructions
-verbal communication e.g. avoid using medical jargon, refrain from long sentences