Promoting Linguistically Based Health Literacy in Doctors for Better Cancer Healthcare in Cyprus

J Cancer Educ. 2024 Apr;39(2):211-212. doi: 10.1007/s13187-024-02406-z. Epub 2024 Feb 15.

Abstract

This paper explores a novel approach in cancer healthcare, underscoring the significance of fostering health literacy among doctors by enhancing their ability to employ linguistically oriented strategies to extract and interpret the linguistic behavior of patients. The focus is on the Greek-Cypriot context, where research on health literacy is still in its nascent stages.

Keywords: Cyprus; Doctors; Health literacy; Linguistics; Training.

MeSH terms

  • Cyprus
  • Delivery of Health Care
  • Health Literacy*
  • Humans
  • Neoplasms*
  • Physicians*