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8. Medical Jargon is Killing Us

The Cost of Care

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Bridging Communication Gaps in Healthcare

This chapter addresses the critical issue of communication barriers in healthcare, focusing on the need for clinicians to engage patients effectively. It emphasizes the importance of simplifying medical language to enhance health literacy and build trust, especially in underserved communities. Through personal experiences, the discussion critiques the commercialization of medicine and advocates for a compassionate, nonjudgmental approach to healthcare.

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