CASTA , Céline

International audience

Associated with both socioeconomic position and health outcomes, health literacy (HL) may be a mechanism contributing to social disparities. However, it is often difficult for general practitioners (GPs) to assess their patientsu2019 HL level. Objective: To analyse disagreements about patient HL between GPs and their patients according to the...

This article describes how the procedures for awarding a thesis prize in family medicine were reorganized in a participatory approach in partnership with patients and training supervisors, in line with a social responsibility approach. It describes the initial procedures, how and why the selection process was modified, and discusses the...