Understanding Medical Language: Simple is Better
Internet URL
http://www.askme3.org/pdfs/matte_article.pdf 
Sponsoring Agency
Partnership for Clear Health Communication
Description
If your health care visits leave you with more questions than answers, you are not alone. Tell your doctors, nurses and pharmacists when you do not understand the information they give you. This brochure provides steps to help you get the answers you need, including make a list of questions to bring with you to your doctor so you do not forget to ask them, bring a family member or friend to help you take notes and hear the provider’s instructions-in case you miss something, and ask for extra information if your provider says you have a health problem such as a hotline, number, or brochure.