Health Literacy: Speak Plain Language: Patient Resources

Talking to your doctor can be difficult. Regardless of your diagnosis, hearing about it may leave you feeling frightened or overwhelmed. Good communication with your doctor will help improve the quality of the care you receive.

Educational program that encourages patients and families to ask three specific questions of their providers to better understand their health conditions and what they need to do to stay healthy.

Includes how to prepare for medical visits and cardiac rehab questions for your healthcare professional.

LiveStrong Foundation

This tutorial teaches you how to evaluate the health information you find on the Internet.

From the Earl E. Bakken Center for Spirituality & Healing at the University of Minnesota.

Comprehensive set of educational materials to help family members and health educators reach those who are at higher risk for oral health conditions and diseases.

Suggestions from the American Geriatrics Society’s Health in Aging Foundation to help you get the most out of your visit with your provider.

Microsite coordinated by the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health, Office of the Secretary, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Contains information on health conditions, doctor visits, screening tests, vaccines, healthy living, and pregnancy.

Become more involved with your health care by asking questions, talking to your clinician, and understanding your condition using these resources as a starting point.