Tools

• Social Determinants of Health

In this chapter of the guide, provides practices with guidance and examples on ways to address or reduce risks for social determinants

Reference Guide

From the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

Reference Guide

From the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. Provides techniques to help the clinician communicate effectively with the patient with low health literacy

Reference Guide

From the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. The shared decisionmaking process begins when your patient has a health problem that needs a treatment decision. Utilizes a five step process for determining what is most important to a patient.

Reference Guide

Offers sample conversation starters for you to consider as you engage in meaningful discussions with your patients about their health care options.

Reference Guide

From the American Healthcare Research and Quality. Addresses communication barriers between clinicians and their patients

Tools

• Medications

From the Agency for Healthcare Quality and Research. Adapted from the Joint Commission Resources and the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists Reconciliation Handbook.

Article

• Hypertension
• Chronic Conditions

From the journal Hypertension. Multiple dietery factors and the effect on blood pressure