Identify the communication skills that are most helpful to healthcare professionals in patient education efforts. (Check all of the boxes that apply)

Patient education works best when healthcare professionals communicate clearly and understand what patients can follow. Good speaking and listening skills help professionals explain information and respond to questions; awareness of a patient’s health literacy helps them tailor the explanation. Explaining things simply supports understanding, while relying on technical terms can make information harder to understand.

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