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The Importance of Understanding Health Literacy in Improving Patient Appointment Attendance
In the United States, healthcare systems face ongoing challenges with patient appointment attendance, particularly concerning missed appointments, commonly known as “no-shows.” These occurrences impact providers’ finances and disrupt effective patient care. One significant factor contributing to high no-show rates is health literacy, which refers to patients’ ability to obtain, process, and understand basic health information […]...
15 Oct 2024