The disconnect in terms has long bothered Dr. Michael Pitt, associate residency program director in the department of pediatrics at the University of Minnesota. He teaches medical students how to ...

Aside from knowing the classification codes and methods, these professionals must have an in-depth understanding of medical terminology, medical record regulations, patient privacy laws ...

Published in JAMA Network Open, University of Minnesota Medical School researchers found ... the reality that they continue to use confusing terminology is known as jargon oblivion.

When surveyed, doctors overwhelmingly agree that they should avoid medical jargon when speaking with patients, Pitt says. But many don’t even know they’re doing it. There’s a technical term ...

This course is designed to introduce entry-level students of any discipline to the fascinating language of Medical Terminology. Medical terminology is a system of words that are used to describe the ...

medical transcriptionists use their extensive medical terminology knowledge and critical thinking skills to make sure mistakes are minimized. If they encounter conflicting information, such as a ...

The outdated terms that are currently stuck in the ICD-11, doctors’ offices, and the pages of medical journals may yet change. More doctors are recognizing that how patients perceive their words ...

Teachers of junior infants have been using correct anatomical terms for decades. Surely it’s time for medical professionals to follow suit? – Is mise, ...