Health Link  Be Your Best Health Advocate

Learn how to communicate with your doctors so you can be your best health advocate. Details

 
 

Program: Health Link

Episode: Be Your Best Health Advocate

It's estimated that nine out of ten American adults are not 'health literate.' The truth is, health care is complicated and the medical system can be confusing. That's why so many people have trouble understanding information about their health and treatment options. Benita Zahn gets advice from three experts about how to better communicate with your doctor so you can be your best health advocate.

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Duration: (26:45)
Premiere Date: 02/02/2012
Episode Expires: Never
TV Rating: NR


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