Gordon D
CMAJ. 1996 Oct 15;155(8):1152-4.
Two recent court cases in British Columbia reveal the importance of using plain, simple language to communicate with patients. This is particularly important because almost half of Canadians have low literacy levels. The CMA, which promotes the use of plain language in professional practice, is participating in the Canadian Public Health Association's National Literacy and Health Program. Resources are available to help physicians better serve patients.
不列颠哥伦比亚省最近的两起法庭案件揭示了使用通俗易懂的语言与患者沟通的重要性。这一点尤为重要，因为近一半的加拿大人识字水平较低。加拿大医学协会提倡在专业实践中使用通俗易懂的语言，目前正在参与加拿大公共卫生协会的全国识字与健康项目。有一些资源可帮助医生更好地为患者服务。
