Medical Document Readability Standards
- Patient MaterialsGrade 5-7
- Informed ConsentGrade 6-8
- Medical JournalsGrade 14+
- Target Flesch Score60-70 (easy-moderate)
Medical Writing Tips
- Write at 6th-8th grade level for patients
- Define medical terms in plain language
- Use short sentences and paragraphs
- Include visuals when possible
- Test comprehension with real patients