Answers to Common Health Literacy Questions
Premier Physician Network providers answer frequently asked questions about health literacy.
- Are stroke symptoms different for men and women?
- Are there different types of stroke?
- Can taking expired medication hurt me?
- Does medication lose its effectiveness after its expiration date?
- How can someone know about potential side effects from taking prescription medications?
- How can the amount of healthcare information on the Internet sometimes confuse patients, making them think they don’t need to see a physician for certain problems?
- How common is joint pain?
- How do doctors and advanced practice providers work together to provide quality care?
- How has the Internet helped healthcare?
- Is it a misconception that medication is no longer needed if my health has improved from taking my medication?
- What 10 questions can help start a conversation between a patient and medical provider?
- What are joint supplements?
- What are the different parts of a Nutrition Facts Label?
- What are the most common side effects of taking prescription medications?
- What are the roles of physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and medical assistants in a primary care office?
- What are the signs and symptoms of a stroke?
- What are things a person should keep in mind when looking for a primary care provider?
- What determines if a patient is referred to a specialty physician?
- What does “health literacy” mean?
- What does it mean for a patient to take an active role in their health care?
- What errors can occur if a patient doesn’t understand a prescription label?
- What happens when there is a disruption in taking prescription medication for a chronic condition?
- What is a primary care provider?
- What is a specialty physician?
- What is medication non-adherence?
- What is the difference between a doctor and an advanced practice provider?
- What role can a patient play in what specialty physician is chosen for their referral?
- What should I do with expired medication?
- What should patients do if they have a hard time understanding medical information from their physician?
- What should someone do when they think they are experiencing a prescription medication side effect?
- Why is good communication important between patients and their providers?
- Why is it important for a patient to know how to read a prescription label?
- Why is it important to pay attention to serving sizes?
Source: Joseph Allen, MD, Family Medicine of Vandalia; Christopher Aviles, MD, Beavercreek Family Physicians; Michael Dulan, MD, Dulan and Moore Dulan Family Wellness Center; Aleda Johnson, MD, Liberty Family Medicine; Josh Ordway, MD, Franklin Family Practice; Joseph Leithold, MD, Woodcroft Family Practice; Anne Nestor, MD, Trenton Family Medicine; Melinda Ruff, MD, Centerville Family Medicine; Anessa Alappatt, MD, Fairborn Medical Center; Jennifer Romaker, NP-C, Fairfield Road Physician Offices