Patient Health Literacy

ECRI Highlights Communication Gaps in Medical Device Recalls

January 24, 2023 - In a recent news release, the Emergency Care Research Institute (ECRI) highlighted gaps in communication regarding medical device recalls, noting that these gaps could be a significant threat to patient safety. This commentary was a part of the organization’s Top 10 Health Technology Hazards report. According to the ECRI, recalls on home-use...


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Patient–Physician Language Agreement Improves Patient Outcomes

by Veronica Salib

A paper published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal analyzed how patient–physician language agreement improved hospital outcomes. Understanding the impact of language on healthcare...