No more 10-4: Police codes switched to Plain Language
Maryland is the latest state to eliminate the 10-codes in favor of using plain language to make it easier to communicate during emergencies and with
February 7, 2012
The power of words
The power of words to change how people hear a message. Change your words. Change your world. This short film is from a web content
January 12, 2012
Plain language = more than words
This article on the role of pictures in health literacy underscores the fact that plain language is about more than just the words we use
October 31, 2011
Center for Plain Language board members win awards
We don’t usually post information about our individual board members, but two recent awards merit mention. The Center and its members are so proud of
June 22, 2011
Why blame the patient?
by Joanne Locke On March 1, the Washington Post published an article by Sandra Boodman’s on the need for clear health communication: “When Understanding is
March 12, 2011