Why we need a sector-wide emphasis on accessible health information

In the quest to provide evidence-based health information, the importance of understandable, accessible materials can get lost in translation. But ‘medically accurate’ and ‘health literacy appropriate’ are not mutually exclusive, says the Patient Information Forum (PIF). In an era of fake news, it’s the whole sector’s responsibility to ensure people have access to the trusted health information they need to make informed decisions about their treatment and care…..more