Health literacy is the ability to understand healthcare information so that the individual can make informed decisions related to health. When communication is lacking or unclear, people can end up making detrimental decisions regarding their health or the care of their loved ones. There are some free resources that can help you understand complex medical and health issues:
— Everyday Words used in Public Health (from the CDC) – https://www.cdc.gov/ccindex/everydaywords/index.html
— Plain Language Medical Dictionary (from Univ of Michigan) – https://medicaldictionary.lib.umich.edu/
— Be Engaged in Your Healthcare – https://www.ahrq.gov/questions/be-engaged/index.html