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World J Nephrol. Mar 6, 2016; 5(2): 147-151
Published online Mar 6, 2016. doi: 10.5527/wjn.v5.i2.147
Published online Mar 6, 2016. doi: 10.5527/wjn.v5.i2.147
Table 1 Clinical "red flags" for limited health literacy
Patient registration forms that are incomplete or inaccurately completed |
Non-adherence with medications or treatments |
Frequently missed appointments |
Lack of follow-through with labs, imaging tests, or referrals |
Unable to name medications, explain what medications are for, or explain timing of medication administration |
May offer excuses to deflect reading tasks |
"I forgot my glasses" |
"Let me bring this home so I can discuss it with my children" |
Seldom have questions |
Seek help only when illness is advanced |
Have difficulty explaining medical concerns |
- Citation: Jain D, Green JA. Health literacy in kidney disease: Review of the literature and implications for clinical practice. World J Nephrol 2016; 5(2): 147-151
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2220-6124/full/v5/i2/147.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.5527/wjn.v5.i2.147