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Medical Illustration As A Tool For Health Literacy, Courtney Anne Wombles
Medical Illustration As A Tool For Health Literacy, Courtney Anne Wombles
EURēCA: Exhibition of Undergraduate Research and Creative Achievement
Health literacy is most commonly described as the ability of an individual to obtain, comprehend, and utilize information related to their health. Including the ability to read, write, speak, and display numeracy in medical situations, rates of health literacy impact the ability of an individual to navigate the healthcare system and make informed decisions. As reported by the National Assessment of Adult Literacy, only 12% of individuals have the proficiency to understand and manage their health. This research identifies problems existing in health literacy and doctor-patient communication, with an emphasis on consumer health information. It explores resources used for science …
2021 Mfa Thesis Exhibitions, The University Of Tennessee, Knoxville, School Of Art
2021 Mfa Thesis Exhibitions, The University Of Tennessee, Knoxville, School Of Art
Ewing Gallery of Art & Architecture
MFA class of 2021: K. Clark, Mary Climes, Nyasha Madamombe, Conor McGrann, Jake R. Miller, Quynh Nguyen, Lilly Saywitz, Gina Stucchio, Lauren Terry, Alissa Walls, Erin Wohletz.