Effective communication and consideration of health literacy is essential for practicing patient centered care. Physicians are tasked with thoroughly understanding complex medical content and translating that information to a level of knowledge most appropriate for each individual patient. Research suggests that the addition of thoughtfully designed visual aids to education materials through strategically utilized new media can drastically improve comprehension in both professionals and patients.
Graphics and visuals can make information more accessible to patients. Neural disorders can be extremely confusing, but illustrations help patients understand the information much more easily.
