Patient university

The ageing of society and the increase in chronic diseases mean that more and more people are in constant contact with health insurance companies, hospitals, physicians and other professional groups and Facilities or Institutions in the healthcare sector. In order to be able to act as equal partners and advocate for their interests, they need the ability to find, understand, reflect on and implement information on health issues. This ability is summarized under the term "health literacy". Current studies show that many people in Germany have difficulties in this area. This is why the Patient University is committed to promoting people's health literacy through various measures. With this in mind, the Patient University at Hannover Medical School has established an independent educational program.

Further information can be found on the homepage of the Patient University: www.patienten-universitaet.de.