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Book SynopsisDr. Parnell has captured the essence of health literacy and cultural competence, not only for nurses, but also applicable to all care providers and community workersvñ. [and] provides us with a road map to enhance our success through health literacy and cultural competence. This is a must read for all health professionals.
v=Richard H. Carmona, MD, MPH, FACS (From the Foreword)
17th Surgeon General of the United States (2002v2006)
Distinguished Professor, University of Arizona
Promoting the health literacy of patients across all settings is an essential component of prevention, wellness, and effective medical treatment. This health literacy textbook provides an overview of health literacy, discusses the magnitude of the issue, and explains implications of low health literacy. It details strategies to enhance effective communication between patients and nursing practitioners. Through case-based examples, this textbook and clinical guide assists nur
