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Presenting complaint: use of language that disempowers patients

Caitríona Cox, Zoë Fritz

2022BMJ81 citationsDOIOpen Access PDF

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 argue that outdated medical language that casts doubt, belittles, or blames patients jeopardises the therapeutic relationship and is overdue for change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