TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Health Literacy and Medication Use A1 - Bazaldua, Oralia V. A1 - Davidson, DeWayne A. A1 - Zurek, Ashley A1 - Kripalani, Sunil A2 - DiPiro, Joseph T. A2 - Talbert, Robert L. A2 - Yee, Gary C. A2 - Matzke, Gary R. A2 - Wells, Barbara G. A2 - Posey, L. Michael PY - 2017 T2 - Pharmacotherapy: A Pathophysiologic Approach, 10e AB - KEY CONCEPTS Limited health literacy is common and must be considered when providing medication management services. Some groups of people are at higher risk for having limited literacy skills, but in general, you cannot tell by looking. Patients with limited health literacy are more likely to misunderstand medication instructions and have difficulty demonstrating the correct dosing regimen. Limited health literacy is associated with increased healthcare costs and worse health outcomes, including increased mortality. Despite numerous efforts to improve safe medication practices, current strategies have been inadequate, and this may have a larger impact in patients with limited literacy. Most printed materials are written at higher comprehension levels than most adults can read. The United States Pharmacopeia has set new standards for prescription medication labeling to minimize patient confusion. Several instruments exist to measure health literacy, but some experts advocate “universal precautions” under which all patients are assumed to benefit from plain language and clear communication. Obtaining a complete medication history and providing medication counseling are vital components in the medication management of patients with limited health literacy. SN - PB - McGraw-Hill Education CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/03/28 UR - accesspharmacy.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1145216634 ER -