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Abstract
Health literacy continues to demonstrate potential as a modifiable set of skills which can improve health care for individual patients. Recognizing and addressing limited health literacy been a commitment of the transplant community historically. This editorial outlines why the commitment remains important and how it can extend beyond our clinic walls.
期刊介绍:
The aim of Pediatric Transplantation is to publish original articles of the highest quality on clinical experience and basic research in transplantation of tissues and solid organs in infants, children and adolescents. The journal seeks to disseminate the latest information widely to all individuals involved in kidney, liver, heart, lung, intestine and stem cell (bone-marrow) transplantation. In addition, the journal publishes focused reviews on topics relevant to pediatric transplantation as well as timely editorial comment on controversial issues.