The primary issues identified revolve around health literacy, which impacts both individual patient outcomes and the broader healthcare team's effectiveness. At the individual level, there's a clear gap in patients' understanding of their health conditions and the health information communicated to them. This lack of health literacy leads to poor decision-making regarding their health, as they often seek and act upon misinformation outside the structured healthcare environment. For the healthcare team, the challenge is to enhance their ability to communicate clearly and effectively, ensuring that patients understand their health conditions, the necessary interventions, and the implications of their health decisions.

Addressing these issues through the proposed educational activity will significantly benefit the interprofessional healthcare team by equipping them with the skills to improve communication with patients. This improvement is expected to lead to better patient understanding, compliance, and health outcomes. By focusing on enhancing health literacy through clearer communication, the entire healthcare team, including those in nursing and physician assistant roles, will be better positioned to work collaboratively. This collaborative effort will support a more cohesive approach to patient care, where all members are adept at addressing the varied informational needs of patients, thereby improving the overall quality of healthcare services.