New survey findings show a significant number of consumers need to be supported to feel more in control of their health care. The report, commissioned from the Consumers Health Forum (CHF) by NPS MedicineWise, defines and measures health literacy in Australia. It also identifies gaps which are preventing people from accessing the best possible health care.
"Health literacy is core to us delivering more equitable health outcomes," said Leanne Wells, CEO of CHF.
"The report shines a light on Australians' health literacy - people's ability to find, understand and use quality information about medicines," she said.
The survey of more than 1,500 respondents found that approximately one in five consumers:
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