I’m going to cut to the chase here: Doctors are not always good communicators. I do believe most of us are compassionate, and try to convey that. Still, we don’t always succeed, and as a profession we’re known for falling back on jargon such as “The findings on your X-ray were impressive,...
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When Words Hurt: Here’s What Your Doctor Shouldn’t Say
By John Swartzberg, MD, Chair, Wellness Letter Editorial Board
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