Communication during radiation therapy education sessions: The role of medical jargon and emotional support in clarifying patient confusion.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.pec.2016.08.006
Abstract: OBJECTIVE Radiation oncology consultations involve explanation of complex technical concepts using medical jargon. This study aimed to: analyse types and frequency of medical jargon that radiation therapists (RTs) use during education sessions; identify how patients… read more here.
Keywords: medical jargon; jargon; education sessions; oncology ... See more keywords