Search results for "Health literacy"
A neighborhood approach to better health
Doctors treating patients who live in lower-income urban areas may need more in-depth understanding of how environment might shape their patients' health, and may even need to venture outside the office to better understand their patients' life circumstances.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2016/01/urban-health.htm
1 Jan 2016
Practice Tips: Overcoming language barriers in your practice
Physicians need to be prepared to use tact and skill when communicating with patients with limited English proficiency and those with hearing impairments.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2014/06/tips.htm
1 Jun 2014
Diabetes project narrows gap between theory and practice
Following a successful first phase, the College's diabetes programs reach out to a wider audience of members, residents and patients.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2008/03/eleven.htm
1 Mar 2008
International Forum focuses on social determinants of health
The discussion at Internal Medicine Meeting 2018 was organized around the nine policy positions highlighted in ACP's recent position paper, “Addressing Social Determinants to Improve Patient Care and Promote Health Equity.”
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2019/01/international-forum-focuses-on-social-aspects-of-health.htm
1 Jan 2019