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Table 1. Never-words, their impact, and suggested alternatives

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Language Matters: What Not to Say to Patients with Long COVID, Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, and Other Complex Chronic Disorders

mdpi.com/1660-4601/22/2/275











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Table 1. Cont. Never-Words Explanation and Impact Alternative “Don’t confuse your Google search with my medical degree”. This statement has become popular among healthcare professionals, given various online information platforms and social media groups that patients use to obtain medical information. However, we find that many patients with complex chronic illnesses had to become educated in their disorder out of necessity, given limited help from medical professionals. “I am glad you’re reading about your illness and educating yourself on possible tests and treatments. Thank you for bringing this information to me. I will look through it and let you know my thoughts”.
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