Patients Say to Health Care: We Don't Understand

Aug. 31, 2011 - PRLog -- National research shows that 88% of Americans age 16 and older lack the health literacy skills necessary to properly understand basic medical information. Doctors, hospital staff, and educators lack the time and resources to properly ensure that patients understand every detail of their care—and people are paying for it with their lives. No wonder Kentucky residents are among the nation’s most unhealthy citizens, with the state holding the bill for millions of dollars every year in wasted expense because someone failed to take their medications correctly or complete treatments as ordered.
iHealth Communications, a consumer health writing firm is changing the face of patient-provider communication by  teaming with health care leaders to promote change and improve communication between patients and those they rely on for care. By taking complex medical information and translating it into easy-to-read educational materials, internet resources, teaching tools and beyond, iHealth Communications is one of only a select few patient-focused writing services in the country.  “It’s time to help patients feel like health care is on their side again,” says iHealth CEO, Rachel Ballard.  “Clear communication materials save time for providers in the office, and builds stronger community bonds with hospitals because patients feel like someone is taking time to make sure they understand.”
iHealth Communications was founded in 2006 to provide consumer health writing services that connect health care to the patients they serve. Each project is custom-crafted to provide maximum benefit to the provider and the patient.
For more information, or to schedule a free consultation contact Rachel Ballard RNC,BSN at 859-339-1698 or visit www.ihealthcommunications.com. Email to: Rachel@ihealthcommunications.com

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