Health Literacy: Prescription to End Confusion examines the body of knowledge that applies to the field of health literacy, and recommends actions to promote a health literate society. By examining the extent of limited health literacy and the ways to improve it, we can improve the health of individuals and populations. Links to a free PDF of the book.

Teaching Patients with Low Literacy Skills can be read and downloaded here. The book is now considered a classic text in health literacy.

Links directly to the full-text of the book.

Links directly to the NASEM health literacy workshop summary chapter.

Links to the NASEM workshop summary on implications of health literacy on public health.

Links to the workshop summary about health literacy, the past, present, and the future.