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Patient reviewing paperwork with a clinician, illustrating the challenges of interpreting treatment and medical information.

More than half of patients misunderstand key medical instructions, a gap that leads to dangerous medication errors, delayed treatment, and serious preventable complications.

Interpreting Treatment and Medical Information Can Make or Break Your Care

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Top Interpreting Treatment and Medical Information Glossary Terms
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These are some of the most common interpreting treatment and medical information terms people rely on every day. Think you can guess them? Hover over each image to see if you’re right.

Informed Decision-Making
Patient Education
Diagnostic Error
Appointment Preparation
Treatment Adherence
Decision-Making Fatigue
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