Re: Docs & Patients: When words hurt

February 11, 2004

Great article, AJ. THANKS!

Wish I had seen this before I had written my paper. I would probably have

used some of it.

-Barb

February 11, 2004

Great article, AJ. THANKS!

Wish I had seen this before I had written my paper. I would probably have

used some of it.

-Barb

February 11, 2004

Laxity --

How very true and apt - thanks for sending this, it really makes me think about

how I say things. Goodness knows, this will be a help in communicating with

everyone.

Thanks again.

Love, Patti

Docs & Patients: When words hurt

When words hurt

Some terms that are commonly used by medical professionals sound demeaning

and can even undermine the doctor-patient relationship.

Words are scalpels, every bit as sharp as a surgeon's tools, and sometimes

almost as dangerous.

Cutting words are at their worst when they are unintended, that is, when

they

inadvertently reveal what the speaker - the doctor - really thinks.

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