Plain Language Materials
- Clear & Simple: Developing Effective Print Materials for Low-Literate ReadersBooklets available for order
- Patient Education Materials Assessment Tool (PEMAT) and User’s GuidePEMAT is a systematic method to evaluate and compare the understandability and actionability of patient education materials.
Abbreviations, Acronyms and Symbols Search
Plain Language Medical Dictionary
Plain Language Medical Dictionary from the University of Michigan
CDC Clear Communication Index
Readability Resources
CDC Plain Language Materials and Resources
Checklists and Handouts
- Plain Language GuidelinesURMC Guide to creating understandable materials in plain language.
- Writing in Plain LanguageThis document includes selected tips and tools from Edward G. Miner Library’s
Health Literacy guide. It also includes additional resources for different types of
communication materials.
Use these guidelines for any writing you’re doing for patients, family members, and
the community. - Checklist to Update Existing ResourcesUse this checklist to review your plain language documents. This will help you
make sure content is still up-to-date, and the material still meets the needs of your
target audience.
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