Examines the prevalence and consequences of communication problems with doctors among adult asthma patients by education, income, insurance status, English proficiency, race/ethnicity, and nativity. Recommends customized education materials and programs

Malia Jones

Susan H. Babey

Ying-Ying Meng

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In California, 90,000 adults with current asthma have experienced problems understanding their doctors. There are significant disparities in who experiences these communication problems according to education, income, insurance status, English proficiency, race/ethnicity and nativity. In addition, adults with asthma who experience these problems are more likely to go to the emergency department or urgent care facility (ED/urgent care) for asthma care and are less likely to receive asthma management plans from their health care providers. The authors of this policy brief suggest that improvements in education and communication strategies are needed to facilitate understanding between health care providers and asthma patients, especially when patients have limited English proficiency (LEP) or have low health literacy.  Support for this policy brief was provided by a grant from The California Endowment

Babey, Susan H.

Meng, Ying-Ying

Jones, Malia

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Many Californians With Asthma Have Problems Understanding Their Doctor

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Many Californians With Asthma Have Problems Understanding Their Doctor

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