Can I Rewrite This? Medical Documents and Low Literacy
JAMES G. HODGE, JR., J.D., LL.M.
LINCOLN PROFESSOR OF HEALTH LAW AND ETHICS
SANDRA DAY O'CONNOR COLLEGE OF LAW
ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY
PLANNERS: Eugene Berman, MD; Chairman, Biomedical Ethics Committee; Lisa Marks, MLS, Manager, Library Services
FACULTY/PLANNER DISCLOSURE: Professor Hodge, Dr. Berman and Ms. Marks state they have no relevant financial relationships to disclose. Disclosures for members of the Medical Education Committee may be found on the CME website.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
At the end of the presentation, attendees will be able to: - identify specific issues concerning the drafting of medical documents that lead to patient misunderstandings or confusion regarding medical treatment or research.
- recognize legal drafting techniques that contribute to low literacy rates among patients and practitioners.
- incorporate ways to improve legal drafting to enhance patient understanding.
- discuss how medical documents can impact healthcare disparities or culturally competent care.
Click here for bibliography, courtesy of the PSJMC Health Science Library Providence Saint Joseph Medical Center designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
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12/6/2011
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Hope Conference Center
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