Health Sciences 2000A/B Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Genetic Discrimination, Medical Model, De-Identification

• School: Western University
• Department: Health Sciences
• Course: Health Sciences 2000A/B
• Professor: Leichelle Little

Document Summary

Ability to understand and use reading, writing, speaking and other forms of communication as ways to participate in society and achieve one"s goals and potential. Ability to access, understand, evaluate and communicate information as a way to promote, maintain and improve health in a variety of settings across the life-course . More than the availability of information and service. People who are educated have high literacy and also have a higher level of health. If we can work on one part of this triangle of support, other areas could be increased with less cost. Canadian public health association (cpha) expert panel: researchers and policy-makers in the health and education fields. Examined health-literacy skills in a variety of health contexts and against the almost daily health-related activities that take place in homes, worksites and community systems. 191 daily tasks were judged to measure health-related activities in 5 domains: Collect information on merits of various treatment regimens for discussion with health professionals.