Episode
Dr. Google Will See You Now: Health Literacy in the Digital Age
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- Living Healthy Together
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- Apr 24, 2026
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- 3046
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Summary
Health information is everywhere: online resources, third-party apps on your smartphone, artificial intelligence-driven chatbots; even the patient portal to your electronic health record. So why does understanding and using health information remain a challenge for millions of Americans? And how does communication, trust and misinformation shape health care experiences for patients and providers alike? Join Chrissy Keating , health literacy specialist at UVM Medical Center, as we explore why nearly nine in 10 adults struggle with health information; hear volunteer patient and family advisor Susanna Stinnett and patient engagement partner Vicki Mascareno-Nelson discuss how lived experiences improve patient-provider communication systems; explore the impact of misinformation and a crowded digital landscape with infections disease specialist and medical ethicist Tim Lahey, MD ; and learn how preparing for your care can transform your health care appointments, with tips from professional health care risk manager G eri Amori and community outreach manager Maria Avery. Get a hopeful, practical look at how better communication, shared decision-making and curiosity on both sides of the exam room can lead to better health outcomes. Resources: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention National Institutes of Health (searchable health condition information) Mayo Clinic (patient-facing medical information) Harvard Medical School (health education and condition overviews) American Academy of Pediatrics Infectious Diseases Society of America American Heart Assoc…