e-Health Literacy Practice Exam Flashcards

A vocabulary-based flashcard set based on lecture notes regarding the pillars and components of e-Health literacy.

Traditional Literacy

The ability to read, write, and understand basic text and medical jargon.

Computer Literacy

Basic tech skills like knowing how to use a smartphone, open an app, navigate a patient portal, or join a telehealth call.

Media Literacy

Understanding media bias, recognizing sponsored content/ads, and knowing that celebrity endorsements don't equal medical facts.

Health Literacy

Understanding how the medical system works, knowing basic biology, and understanding medical instructions like prescription dosages.

Information Literacy

Knowing where to find legitimate health information and how to formulate an effective search query.

Scientific Literacy

Understanding the scientific method and realizing that a clinical trial with $10,000$ people is more reliable than a single blog post.

Skillful searching

A component of Information Literacy where one knows how to use search engines, databases, and digital platforms to find specific, relevant health information.

Discerning

The ability to distinguish between reliable health content and misleading information such as unproven miracle cures.

Source evaluation

Identifying credible sources by routinely checking the author, date of publication, scientific backing, and references of online articles.

Awareness of bias

Recognizing that different online media may have hidden agendas (e.g., selling a product) and evaluating content accordingly.

Navigational skills

Being comfortable using computers, smartphones, and the internet to interact with health-related software.

Adaptability

The ability to easily transition to using telehealth platforms, patient portals, and online scheduling systems.

Comprehension

The ability to read and understand medical terminology, concepts, and advice provided on health websites.

Contextualization

Knowing how to relate general health information to personal health, symptoms, or medical history.

Critical Thinking

An analytical approach where an individual does not blindly accept everything they read online but weighs pros and cons before adopting new health practices.