Do you evaluate patients for low health literacy prior to discussing treatment options?
If so, how do you manage counseling for someone with low health literacy?
Answer from: Radiation Oncologist at Academic Institution
To answer this question - I do not routinely evaluate for low health literacy in my patients. This may not be the correct approach, but here is my rationale. I assume low health literacy and work up from there during each consultation. Even patients who are highly educated and/or have a backgroun...