Taking an Active Role in Your Care
Fred Hutch Cancer Center's goal is to provide more than just medical care to every patient. The providers and staff strive to educate patients, giving them insights to make informed decisions about their care through a focus on health literacy.
This approach empowers patients to take an active role in their care, enabling them to make informed decisions. In celebration of Health Literacy Month, Fred Hutch is sharing the ways care teams support patients in this process.
Components of Health Literacy
Health literacy consists of two main components:
- a patient's ability to find, understand, and use health information and services
- how well healthcare organizations communicate information to allow patients to make informed decisions
By focusing on these components, Fred Hutch aims to improve patient outcomes and enhance the overall quality of care.
Health literacy is essential for patients to make informed decisions about their care.
Author's summary: Empowering patients through health literacy.