What type of barrier is not considered to be a major barrier to ...

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What type of barrier is not considered to be a major barrier to quality healthcare associated with health literacy?
 
  1. Access to care
  2. Location in the U.S.
  3. Illness management
  4. General information processing

Question 2

Which patients are at risk for difficulty associated with lack of healthcare literacy? Select all that apply.
 
  1. A patient who speaks English as a second language.
  2. A patient who is illiterate.
  3. A patient who has complicated prescriptions regimens.
  4. A patient who is under stress.
  5. A patient who is seen by a number of specialists during hospitalization.

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Answer to Question 1

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Explanation: 1. This is one of the 3 major types of barriers.
2. There is variation in healthcare across the U.S. but this is not considered to be a major type of barrier.
3. This is one of the 3 major types of barriers.
4. This is one of the 3 major types of barriers.

Answer to Question 2

1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Explanation: 1. Patients who speak English as a second language may have difficulty understanding complicated information, especially when under stress.
2. People who cannot read or who read at low levels are at risk for difficulties from lack of healthcare literacy as well.
3. Any complicated regimen can be difficult to understand for people who are under stress or who are not familiar with healthcare jargon.
4. Even people who speak the same language as the healthcare provider, who are literate, and who generally have no difficulty with understanding can be at risk when under stress.
5. The more complicated the regimen and the more providers that are included in care, the more likely there will be confusion and difficulty understanding.