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Health Literacy and Patient Education

This guide was created for health professionals who have an interest in health literacy, patient education and making healthcare information understandable to all. It provides links to books and journals, as well as other quality sources.

Start Here

The Health Literacy Online Guide is a good starting point. The guide is designed to be a quick and easy reference, filled with facts, definitions, helpful tips, checklists, and resources you can use on the job.  It contains factsheets, strategies, and resources. Created by the US Department of Health and Human Services.

Patient Education at NYU Langone Health