Return-Path: <nifl-health@literacy.nifl.gov> Received: from literacy (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by literacy.nifl.gov (8.10.2/8.10.2) with SMTP id i5HDKJ929250; Thu, 17 Jun 2004 09:20:19 -0400 (EDT) Date: Thu, 17 Jun 2004 09:20:19 -0400 (EDT) Message-Id: <410-220046417134653828@earthlink.net> Errors-To: listowner@literacy.nifl.gov Reply-To: nifl-health@literacy.nifl.gov Originator: nifl-health@literacy.nifl.gov Sender: nifl-health@literacy.nifl.gov Precedence: bulk From: "Debbie Yoho" <dwyoho@earthlink.net> To: Multiple recipients of list <nifl-health@literacy.nifl.gov> Subject: [NIFL-HEALTH:4478] Re: Which Test? X-Listprocessor-Version: 6.0c -- ListProcessor by Anastasios Kotsikonas Content-type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII X-Mailer: EarthLink MailBox 2004.0.129.0 (Windows) Status: O Content-Length: 947 Lines: 23 >From Helen Osborne: "And even if we agreed that literacy tests in clinical setting are worthwhile, what then? In my experience as a health literacy consultant, I know of few facilities that are fully prepared to teach health information at all reading and learning levels. And even fewer programs routinely refer patients to local literacy services..." This is why literacy and health providers must work together. Can anyone share examples or experiences where both the health needs and the literacy needs of patients are addressed? Evewn if the connection is only by referral, what have been your experiences in tracking down apprporiate programs and interfacing with them? Best, Debbie Deborah W. Yoho Co-moderator, NIFL-Health Listserv Past President, SC Adult Literacy Educators Executive Director, Greater Columbia Literacy Council 2728 Devine Street, Columbia, SC 29205 803-765-2555 Fax 803-779-8417 dwyoho@earthlink.net
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