I'd like to introduce you to Mr. . Thomas, a hypothetical yet very real elderly farmer who came to the clinic. With weathered hands and a quiet voice, he's the type of patient who shows up on time, listens carefully, and never complains.Like many patients, Mr. . Thomas takes several medications, one of them being an anti-coagulant, something he'd been on for years. One day, I asked him a simple question.Mr. . Thomas, do you know what this medication is for. He looked down at the bottle, pointed gently, and ...

Greetings. My name is Karen and I am a recovering medical jargon junkie. Yep, it's true.But I'll get back to that first. I'm curious. Have you or someone you know ever left a healthc care visit more confused than when you came in.Maybe you didn't understand some of the medical terms, felt rushed, or maybe even a little intimidated to ask questions. Well, if so, you're not alone. Research shows that nine out of 10 US adults have difficulty understanding and using health information.That same research shows t ...