Use of Euphemisms to Avoid Saying Death and Dying in Critical Care Conversations-A Thorn by Any Other Name.
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DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2022.33727
Abstract: The study by Barlet et al1 revealed that although death was a frequent topic during family meetings about critically ill infants, the word death was rarely spoken. In an analysis of 33 clinician-family meetings that… read more here.
Keywords: jargon; medical jargon; death; care ... See more keywords
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
Surgeon use of medical jargon with parents in the outpatient setting.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.pec.2019.02.002
Abstract: OBJECTIVE Unexplained medical terminology impedes clinician/parent communication. We describe jargon use in a pediatric surgical setting. METHODS We evaluated encounters between parents of children with sleep-disordered breathing (SDB; n = 64) and otolaryngologists (n = 8). Participants completed questionnaires… read more here.
Keywords: use; communication; jargon use; medical jargon ... See more keywords