Explaining Medical Procedures

Common Surgical Procedures | Johns Hopkins Medicine

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Appendectomy. An appendectomy is the surgical removal of the appendix, a small tube that …

Medical procedure - Wikipedia

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Informed Consent in Healthcare: What It Is and Why It's …

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Informed consent is when a healthcare provider — like a doctor, nurse, or other healthcare professional — explains a medical treatment to a patient before the …

Helping Patients Understand Their Medical Treatment

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Translating Medical Jargon Some technical terms and what they mean in plain English: “myocardial infarction” (heart attack) …

4 ways physicians can explain medical jargon to patients …

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Try the following to reduce your use of medical jargon with patients: Practice, practice, practice. “We often encourage medical …

Explaining procedures | The BMJ

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Explaining procedures. Discussing the details of a procedure (for example, endoscopy) with patients is often included in objective structured clinical …

Preparing for Hospitalization and Medical Procedures

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Infant Bring your child's favorite toy, blanket or stuffed animal. Prepare yourself — if you are prepared, you will be more relaxed around your infant. Bring music that helps relax your …

Clinical Practice Guidelines : Communicating procedures …

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Background Children who are prepared for medical procedures generally experience less anxiety, less distress and are more... A hospital is an unfamiliar environment with many …

List of 14 Most Common Medical Procedures - HRF

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List of 14 Most Common Medical Procedures Most Common Medical And Cosmetic Procedures. Millions of people undergo different medical procedures each year. Some of... CT Scans. The most common medical …

The Importance of Pre-Procedure Preparations for Patients

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Preparing yourself for the medical preparation. As a patient, your emotional security is as important as your physical health. When looking for a doctor or hospital to …