Resource book for health care providers and educators

Writing health information for patients and families A guide to creating patient education materials that are easy to read, understand and use. 3rd edition - 2008 A 128-page resource book for health care providers and educators interested in developing patient education materials in plain language to promote health literacy.

Inside this book:

• current evidence about literacy and health literacy in Canada
• techniques of plain language and clear design
• a step-by-step guide to developing patient education materials

The information in the book can be applied to print materials, websites and other ways of teaching patients and families.

The third edition answers more questions and presents new evidence from recent reports on health literacy in Canada.

Download a PDF copy.

Order a copy for $15 from Patient Education Services:

• PatientEducation@hhsc.ca
• 905-527-4322, ext 46625