To make informed health decisions, you have probably read a newspaper or magazine article, tuned into a radio or television program, or searched the Internet to find answers to health questions. If so, you have probably encountered “medspeak,” the specialized language of health professionals.
The Medical Library Association developed “Deciphering Medspeak” to help translate common “medspeak” terms:
Rx Riddles Solved! (a prescription shorthand guide)
Diagnosing Websites (tips on identifying quality healthcare information)
Source: Medical Library Association
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