We ♥ Health Literacy

It’s no secret.

We have a crush on health literacy. Maybe you do, too. Or maybe you only like it as a friend. And of course it’s possible that you have no idea what health literacy is. Whatever kind of relationship you have, it’s about to get better.

Every week, we’ll have a new post related to health literacy. These posts will range from getting around tricky jargon terms to enhancing text with visuals and musings on plain language, design, usability, typography, and much more. Basically, if it’s related to health literacy, it’s fair game.

Check out our latest post:

Dosing Accuracy: It’s Not Just About the Words

Aug

16

2017

by We ♥ Health Literacy

A puzzled parent reads the instructions for a complex "Med Measure 9000" machine: "Mix 3 qts. unicorn tears, a foot of happiness, 5mL chili sauce and 14 lbs of snuggle bunnies..."

We’ve talked before about how measurements are confusing — often, just giving your readers an estimate is enough. But when it comes to measuring medicine, precision is key. So it’s too bad that current packaging and dosing tools, especially for medicines meant for children, aren’t always up to the task of clear communication. Take a […]