Presenting complaint: use of language that disempowers patients
Caitríona Cox, Zoë Fritz
Abstract
<b><i>Caitríona Cox</i></b> and <b><i>Zoë Fritz</i></b> argue that outdated medical language that casts doubt, belittles, or blames patients jeopardises the therapeutic relationship and is overdue for change
Topics & Concepts
ComplaintMedicineComputer scienceLawPolitical sciencePatient-Provider Communication in HealthcareMental Health and PsychiatryChild and Adolescent Health