The words some doctors use are often misunderstood by patients and their families, leaving them feeling confused and vulnerable, according to researchers. In a study published Wednesday in the journal ...
Language can often be overlooked in conversations, seen only as a vessel to communicate ideas. But for many living with […] ...
What in the World Does That Word Mean? Over many centuries, health professionals have developed a unique vocabulary, often derived from Greek or Latin words. Because many of these original medical ...
When I was pregnant with my second child, I remember sitting in my ob-gyn's office awaiting an ultrasound and peeping at my medical chart on the table next to me. Among the scribbles were the words ...
(WJAR) — Some people in health care are pushing to make medical terms more inclusive. A hospital in the United Kingdom recently changed many of its terms -- like breast feeding -- to chest feeding.