On-Demand: The FDA Drug Approval Process and Gaps in Health Literacy that Can Impact Patient Care

This session examines how misunderstandings of the FDA drug approval process affect patient care and safety. It highlights strategies to improve communication and patient understanding.

Objectives:

  •  Describe common misconceptions about FDA drug approval. 

  •  Compare approval pathways and their implications. 

  •  Apply communication strategies to improve patient understanding. 


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IHA Health Literacy Conference
2026
Public Health
Communication
Topic
Audience
Health Care Professionals, Health Educators and Patient Educators
Setting
Primary Care and Outpatient Practices, Pharmacies, Government and Policy Settings
Level
Applied