“There are so many pieces of paper to fill out and questions to answer that I am not sure about going to the doctor.” The volume and complexity of paperwork required to navigate the health care system is a barrier for many especially those with limited reading and writing skills; for those whose first language …
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Working Towards Health Equity: One Person at a Time
“We got another bill today. This time for $450 for an ultrasound.” “I have not heard anything from the pediatrician [since we saw them in December] about a referral requested for a nutritionist for my son.” “I got two envelopes in the mail today from health insurance. Twelve pages that I don’t understand” “Can you …
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