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Teaching about health literacy and clear communication

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  1. Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, USA

    Sunil Kripalani MD, MSc

  2. University of Arizona College of Medicine, Tucson, AZ, USA

    Barry D. Weiss MD

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Dr. Kripalani is supported by a K23 Mentored Patient-Oriented Research Career Development Award (K23 HL077597).

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Kripalani, S., Weiss, B.D. Teaching about health literacy and clear communication. J GEN INTERN MED 21, 888–890 (2006). https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1525-1497.2006.00543.x

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