Health literacy, patient information and combating misinformation

Walton, Geoff ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4251-2891 and Naughton, Joanne (2023) Health literacy, patient information and combating misinformation. In: Introduction to Healthcare Knowledge and Library Services. Facet Publishing, London. ISBN 9781783305940 (hbk) ; 9781783305933 (pbk)

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Abstract

In this chapter, we will explore definitions of health literacy in relation to individuals and wider society. We will examine which groups in society are more likely to be affected by low health literacy and describe how having low health literacy impacts on a person’s health and wellbeing and the services that support them. We will set out tools and techniques that can help people with low health literacy and promote health literacy in practice. Finally, we will outline the context for work by health library and knowledge specialists in promoting health literacy.