Health literacy in nursing :  providing person-centered care / 
[edited by] Terri Ann Parnell. 
 - 1 online resource (xviii, 302 pages) :  illustrations 
<br/><br/>Includes bibliographical references. 
<br/><br/>Health literacy : history, definitions, and models -- Low health literacy and implications -- Delivering patient-centered care in a diverse environment / by Jennifer H. Mieres -- The health literacy environment : enhancing access and wayfinding -- The health literacy tipping point -- Effective communication and plain language -- Role of culture, language, and communication access services -- Nursing strategies to enhance effective communication -- Content development -- Design development -- End of life and palliative care / by Joanne Turnier -- Pediatrics / by Gloria Collura and Suzanne Monteleone -- Mental health disorders / by Fallon Edwards -- Older adults / by Elizabeth C. McCulloch -- Research participants / by Hallie Kassan. 
<br/><br/> ""Dr. Parnell has captured the essence of health literacy and cultural competence, not only for nurses, but also applicable to all care providers and community workers . [and] provides us with a road map to enhance our success through health literacy and cultural competence. This is a must read for all health professionals.""--Richard H. Carmona, MD, MPH, FACS (From the Foreword). 17th Surgeon General of the United States (2002-2006). Distinguished Professor, University of Arizona. Promoting the health literacy of patients across all settings is an essential component of prevention, wellness 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>9780826161734 0826161731 
<br/><br/><label>Source: </label>635752  MIL CA65152C-0022-4BB5-9C3E-8263349BAF35  OverDrive, Inc.  http://www.overdrive.com 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Nursing--Methods.<br/>Health literacy.<br/>Communication.<br/>Patient education.<br/>Patient-centered health care.<br/>Misinformation.
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>RA427 
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>362.1 
<br/><br/><label>National Library of Medicine Call No.: </label>WY 100.1