摘要: To maintain their own health and the of families communities, consumers rely heavily on information that is available to them. This at core partnerships patients forge with today?s complex modern systems. may be provided in a variety forms ? ranging from discussion between patient care provider promotion advertisement, consent form, or one many other communication common our society. Yet millions Americans cannot understand act upon this information. address problem, field literacy brings together research practice diverse fields including education, services, social cultural sciences, organizations whose actions can improve impede literacy. Health Literacy: Prescription End Confusion examines body knowledge applies literacy, recommends promote literate By examining extent limited ways it, we individuals populations.