08/09/2022
Spell It Out: Writing Out Common Medical Terms Boosts Patient Understanding, Says Study
MI. HTN. hx. Although these abbreviations might make it easier for physicians and other healthcare professionals to create and consume clinical documentation, the shorthand confuses patients, according to a study published May 13 in JAMA Network Open.
https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/974030
Research published in JAMA Network Open shows that patients are more likely to understand their health conditions when healthcare providers avoid abbreviations and acronyms in written communications.
