Making leaflets clearer for patients

Martin Cutts

Volume 24, Issue 1 - Plain Language and Readability

Making leaflets clearer for patients

Author: Martin Cutts

Abstract

This article examines the clarity of several health information leaflets issued to the public in Europe. It finds that some of the language is quirky, ambiguous, and confusing. In one leaflet, the size of type is too small for easy reading, even by people with good eyesight. The article briefly discusses euphemism in health information. It also offers some principles for plain-language writing and sources of further guidance.

Keywords: Patient Information, Communication, Plain Language, PPIs, Readability, Euphemism

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