Common medical phrases often confused individuals in ways that could affect health outcomes, a cross-sectional study found. Among 215 adults surveyed outside the medical setting, most knew "negative" ...

MI. HTN. hx. Although these abbreviations might make it easier for physicians and other healthcare professionals to create and consume clinical documentation, the shorthand confuses patients, ...

The words some doctors use are often misunderstood by patients and their families, leaving them feeling confused and vulnerable, according to researchers. In a study published Wednesday in the journal ...