Sensemaking in Medical & Health Education Makes So Much Sense
In today’s complex health and medical landscape, facts alone are not enough. Medical professionals, patients, educators, and researchers are constantly surrounded by streams of data, specialized language, and rapidly evolving scientific knowledge. The challenge is not only accessing information but also making sense of it. This is where sensemaking becomes essential. What is Sensemaking? Sensemaking […]
What is Applied Medical Literacy?
Medical literacy is the ability to use medical language—such as terminology, concepts, and classifications—and to analyze, evaluate, and apply medical information. It goes beyond simply recognizing terms on a chart or repeating what a doctor says. True medical literacy involves interpreting health information in context, asking meaningful questions, comparing sources, and making informed decisions. Applied […]
