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Patient form readability scorer
Paste the text of a form, consent, or instruction sheet to see the reading level it asks of patients.
Readability
Paste some text, or try the sample, to see the reading ease score, grade level, and terms to simplify.
Tips for readable patient forms
- Aim for a 6th grade reading level. Health literacy guidelines recommend it for patient materials.
- Replace medical terms with plain words. Say “high blood pressure” instead of “hypertension.”
- Keep sentences under 20 words, with one idea each.
- Use short, common words: “use” instead of “utilize,” “help” instead of “facilitate.”
- Write in active voice: “Sign this form” instead of “This form should be signed.”
- Test forms with real patients and ask what was confusing.
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