What form of diet instructions is better when patient literacy is low?
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Correct answer: With simple language and pictures
Low literacy can make written medical instructions difficult to understand and remember. Short sentences, familiar words, pictures, portion demonstrations, colour coding, and teach-back can communicate the plan more effectively. Instructions should be given in the patient’s preferred language and checked by asking the patient to explain them back.
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With simple language and pictures
Why is this the correct answer?
Low literacy can make written medical instructions difficult to understand and remember. Short sentences, familiar words, pictures, portion demonstrations, colour coding, and teach-back can communicate the plan more effectively. Instructions should be given in the patient’s preferred language and checked by asking the patient to explain them back.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 11 Home Science question. Chapter: Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics.
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