Realistic Medicine for public libraries
Warning
This Realistic Medicine for public libraries toolkit is for public library staff.
This toolkit is a step‑by‑step guide to help you support the public to understand and take part in Realistic Medicine. You might not have heard the term “Realistic Medicine” before, but the work you already do, helping people find and use health information, already supports these aims.
This toolkit will help you:
- understand the principles of Realistic Medicine, including shared-decision making
- build confidence in talking about health information
- support people in your community to take an active role in their health and care
- use a practical implementation plan to put Realistic Medicine into action in your library
Each section includes simple explanations, practical examples, activities you can adapt for your library, and a short test of your knowledge.
