Functional health literacy and understanding of medications at discharge.

Michael J. Maniaci; Michael G. Heckman; Nancy L. Dawson

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Functional health literacy and understanding of medications at discharge.

July 16, 2008

Maniaci MJ, Heckman MG, Dawson NL. Mayo Clin Proc. 2008;83(5):554-8.

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This study surveyed patients following discharge from an inpatient medical service and discovered that the majority were aware of new medications prescribed, but fewer could identify the name, dose, schedule, or purpose. The authors report that there was no association between survey responses and the educational level of patients.

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