Plain Language Health Resources
Information to help you make the most of your doctor appointments
Talking With Your Doctor is a booklet that contains information about
- Talking with your doctor
- Getting ready for your appointment
- Making decisions
- Talking with specialists
- Worksheets to help you gather your thoughts and be prepared
Ask Me 3 is information about 3 important questions to always ask the health professionals who help you take care of yourself or others.
How to Know if Health Information is Reliable
Sometimes it’s hard to know what information to trust. These resources will help you decide if health information will help you and not hurt you.
- Online Health Information: Is It Reliable? from NIH
- Can You Tell Which Information is Trustworthy? by Force
Information About Health, Wellness, and Health Conditions
Medlineplus has east-to-read information in multiple languages including:
- Health topics including illnesses and diseases
- Medicines and supplements
- Medical tests
Reading the Label on a Prescription Medicine Bottle
This resource will provide you with all sorts of information about the medicines you are taking.
- Learn to Read a Prescription Label by ConsumerMedSafety.org
Information to Help you Understand your Health Insurance
Selecting and understanding health insurance can be overwhelming. These resources break it down for you.
- Health Insurance Explained: The YouToons Have It Covered by KFF is a short video that explains health insurance.
- Understanding Health Insurance is a booklet that contains information about:
How does health insurance help me?
How do I get health insurance?
Your insurance card
Paying for insurance
Managed care plans
Medicare
Healthcare words to know
For consumers, patients, and family members to help understand and advocate for their own health or the health of others.