Confused by what your doctor tells you? A new study discovers how communication gaps between doctors and patients can be cured
- Written by Dean Schillinger, Professor of General Internal Medicine, University of California, San Francisco
A new study identifies significant language barriers between doctors and their patients. ljubaphoto/E+ via Getty ImagesThe Research Brief is a short take about interesting academic work.
The big idea
Most doctors use language that is too complex for their patients to understand, but some have the unique ability to tailor their language to meet...