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Peer reviewedMurphy, Peggy W.; And Others – Journal of Reading, 1993
Describes a reading recognition test called Rapid Estimate of Adult Literacy in Medicine (REALM) that is designed to identify low literacy levels in patients. Notes that information thus obtained is useful in directing patient-physician communications and in promoting patient understanding of commonly used oral and written medical information. (SR)
Descriptors: Adults, Higher Education, Medical Services, Patients
