“Progressing tumor”, “positive results”: patients are often confused by medical jargon

“Progressing tumor”, “positive results”: patients are often confused by medical jargon

By Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter (Health Day) FRIDAY, Dec. 2, 2022 (HealthDay News) — If you’ve ever left a doctor’s appointment confused, it’s probably not you: Medical jargon used by doctors can be completely misunderstood by patients, a new study finds. Common medical jargon that makes perfect sense to doctors often gets lost in translation …

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