Publisher's Synopsis
A Best-Seller on Amazon!
Health Literacy From A to Z, Second Edition is included in the 2015 edition of the essential collection of Doody's Core Titles.
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AWARDS for The Second Edition:
Two-time winner of New England Chapter of the American Medical Writers Association awards:
2012 Will Solimene Award for Excellence in Medical Communication
2012 Neil Duane Award of Distinction
2012 Medical Book Awards: Honorable Mention in the Non-Physicians category
Clear communication of your health message can make all the difference in effective patient care. Health Literacy from A to Z: Practical Ways to Communicate Your Health Message, Second Edition is an easy to use handbook designed for the busy health professional. Filled with ideas and strategies that can be used in everyday practice, Health Literacy from A to Z is a first-of-its-kind resource. Learn the key principles and strategies of effective health communication presented in a simple, informal manner by one of the nation's leading experts in health literacy.
Whether you are a physician, nurse, pharmacist, allied health professional, case manager, public health specialist, practice manager, health care educator, student or family caregiver this book is for you.
Instructor Resources include a Sample Syllabus and PowerPoint Presentations.
What's New in the Second Edition of Health Literacy from A to Z
The Second Edition is updated and revised to reflect current health literacy research and practice with new information about timely health literacy topics. This edition has 14 new chapters including 4 chapters about "Technology" and 7 chapters focused on "Know Your Audience."
Highlights
"Starting Points" with an introduction to key information.
"Strategies, Ideas, and Suggestions" with lots of practical, how-to tips.
"Stories from Practice" showcasing real-life experiences from a wide range of perspectives to help make key points come alive.
"Sources to Learn More" including an extensive list of books, articles, websites, podcasts, and other resources.
New Topics
Business Side of Health Literacy
Communicating When Patients Feel Scared, Sick, and Overwhelmed
General Public: Talking with Patients about What They Learn from the Media
Organizational Efforts, Advocacy, and Collaborations
Regulatory and Legal Language
Website Writing
Blogs and Social Media
Audio Podcasts
Email and Text Messages
Interactive Multimedia
Sections focusing on, "Know Your Audience" with in-depth information about:
Children and Youth
Emotions and Cognition
Hearing Loss
Language and Culture
Literacy
Older Adults
Vision Problems
The First Edition was the 2006 Winner of the New England Chapter of the American Medical Writers Association, Will Solimene Award for Excellence in Medical Communication!
