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Gotlieb 2022 Oi 221211 1669128872.89706 by Ale Melli is a document available to read on EtoBox.

The study assessed how well the general public understands common medical phrases that use words with different meanings in medicine than in everyday language. It found that many phrases were misunderstood, with the interpreted meaning often opposite of what was intended by medical professionals. Understanding of phrases was not significantly associated with demographics. Using plain language instead of jargon improved comprehension.

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Ale Melli

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