Health literacy, an individual’s understanding of medical science for effective health decisions, and health care literacy, the understanding of the healthcare system itself, are both crucial for managing health. While health literacy helps recognize symptoms and understand preventive care, health care literacy helps in navigating the system, choosing providers, and understanding insurance plans. Both are necessary to fully comprehend health information, advocate for one’s well-being, and manage one’s health efficiently.
Why monitoring high tech systems and data is critical for New Zealand healthcare providers
New Zealand aims to have a top-tier healthcare system, and World Patient Safety Day brings awareness to areas of potential improvement, including cybersecurity. Given the