Effective Patient Communication
How to improve your communication skills as a healthcare provider
Individuals with low health literacy often have poor reading skills. As a result, they often rely solely on verbal communication for instructions.
This is especially problematic since healthcare providers often struggle to communicate complex medical information to patients with low health literacy. This guide can help practitioners practice effective communication with patients.
Author
Natacha Montpellier, ND
Medical Science Liaison
Dr. Natacha Montpellier is a registered naturopathic doctor in Ontario, Canada. She currently maintains a private clinical practice focused on hormonal and reproductive health. Dr. Natacha, ND, also serves as a Medical Science Liaison on Fullscript’s Medical Advisory team.