Other barriers to health literacy can be cultural and language related, as certain medical terminology would be difficult to understand, or often misinterpreted such as pandemic, immunize, or influenza (CDC, n.d.). Health literacy can be achieved by improving the usability of health information in a way that people understand what certain health issues, and treatments are and how to understand them (CDC, n.d.). All patients will benefit from support outside of a primary care setting, to help them make healthier choices and adhere to their treatment …show more content…
The expectations are to serve as a framework for curriculum development and selection, instruction and assessment in health education. Another one of their goals is the reinforcement of positive growth in health education, and challenging schools and communities to continue efforts toward excellence in health education (Guidance and Standards, 2014). In addition, the Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Minority Health has provided the National Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (ClAS) Standards, assess cultural and language differences between those who provide information and services and those who receive them (Guidance and Standards, 2014). The organizations main standard is as