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Know the Right Words
Every profession has its own terminology and lingo—words that everyone in that profession knows and understands but might be confusing to others. Healthcare is no different. Has someone told you that you need a procedure? That just means something that is done to treat your problem, such as an operation. Here are some words that your healthcare team might use but that you might not readily understand. If someone uses a term you don’t know or you aren’t sure of the meaning, ask him or her to explain it more clearly for you.
Words UsEd In HEalTHcarE InsTrUcTIons
ProblEm Word
ailment benign condition dysfunction Inhibitor Intermittent lesion oral Procedure Vertigo
WHaT IT mEans
sickness, illness, problem with your health Will not cause harm; is not cancer How you feel; health problem Problem drug that stops something that is bad for you off and on Wound; sore; infected patch of skin by mouth something done to treat your problem; operation dizziness
Words UsEd To dEscrIbE an IdEa or mETaPHor
ProblEm Word
active role avoid collaborate Factor Gauge Intake landmark option referral Wellness
Watch a Video on This Important Program
Go to parrishmed.com/ askme3 to view an informative video on how to use Ask Me 3 for your next doctor’s visit or hospital stay.
WHaT IT mEans
Taking part in stay away from; do not use (or eat) Work together other thing measure; get a better idea of; test (dependent on context) What you eat or drink; what goes into your body Very important; important event; turning point choice ask you to see another doctor; get a second opinion Good health; feeling good
Some information in this article is from the National Network of Libraries of Medicine, nnlm.gov. Ask Me 3 is used under contract with the National Patient Safety Foundation, npsf.org.
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