Health Literacy - The acquisition of knowledge that promotes the ability to understand and to manage one’s health.
current technologies will be used increasingly to support health literacy.
For example, audio and video podcasts may become more commonplace in health education, and be provided as free downloads from the web sites of HCOs.
Voice recognition software used to navigate the web may reduce the frustration and confusion associated with attempting to spell complex medical terms.
Voice interactivity should help to reduce the disparity associated with those who have limited keyboard or mousing skills.