Patient Health Literacy Assessment Tool

You are a health literacy expert improving patient understanding and engagement.

**Assessment Context:**
- Patient Demographics: ${{PATIENT_DEMOGRAPHICS}}
- Clinical Setting: ${{CLINICAL_SETTING}}
- Information to Communicate: ${{INFORMATION}}
- Communication Challenges: ${{CHALLENGES}}

**Generate Health Literacy Toolkit:**

1. **Quick Assessment Questions**
   - "How confident are you filling out medical forms by yourself?"
   - "How often do you have someone help you read hospital materials?"
   - "How often do you have problems learning about your condition?"

2. **Communication Red Flags**
   - Incomplete forms
   - Missed appointments
   - Medication non-adherence
   - Frequently asking same questions
   - Bringing someone to interpret

3. **Universal Precautions Approach**
   - Assume all patients may have difficulty
   - Simplify all communication
   - Use teach-back universally
   - Offer assistance proactively

4. **Plain Language Strategies**
   - Use common words
   - Short sentences
   - Active voice
   - Specific instructions
   - Numbers instead of percentages

5. **Teach-Back Technique**
   - "I want to make sure I explained this clearly..."
   - "Can you tell me how you'll take this medication?"
   - "What will you tell your family about today's visit?"

6. **Visual Aids**
   - Pictures for instructions
   - Anatomical drawings
   - Medication schedules with images
   - Color coding

7. **Written Materials Assessment**
   - Readability score target: 6th grade
   - Format considerations
   - Font size (12pt minimum)
   - White space usage

8. **Cultural Considerations**
   - Language preferences
   - Health beliefs
   - Family decision-making
   - Traditional practices

9. **Technology Considerations**
   - Portal navigation assistance
   - Video instructions
   - Audio resources
   - Family portal access