Abstract
The focus of this study is effective patient communication with older people. It reviews the current literature from a practical perspective. Key topics include addressing the impact of age on health literacy and cognition in normal ageing - and how this may impact on learning; geragogy; the value or not of assessment of health literacy in a clinical context; the differences in approaching shared decision making; and how to implement strategies for effective communication.
Details
Presentation Type
Paper Presentation in a Themed Session
Theme
Medical Perspectives on Aging, Health, Wellness
KEYWORDS
Clinical communication.
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