Medical Jargon

Prompt: Watch a few YouTube doctor‑patient consultations. Note each medical term used and how (if at all) the doctor explains it to the patient. Which explanation style — metaphors, repetition, or analogies — made complex jargon feel most accessible?

Task Overview

To get you started:

1. Choose 2–3 Doctor‑Patient Consultation Videos

Pick consultations that show a clear conversation between the doctor and the patient. Here are safe, educational, student‑suitable options:

Video Suggestions

These videos demonstrate communication styles, explanations, and doctor–patient interaction.

1. A Patient-Centered Approach
2. Nurse Patient conversation

You may choose others, but make sure they show clear dialogue between doctor and patient.

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2. Watch Each Video and Take Notes

Create a simple table or list while you watch.
For each medical term, write down:

• Medical term used (e.g., “hypertension”, “inflammation”, “viral infection”)
• Did the doctor explain it? (Yes/No)
• How was it explained?
  • Metaphor (e.g., “Think of your blood vessels like pipes…”)
  • Analogy (e.g., “It works a bit like…”)
  • Repetition or re‑phrasing
  • Breaking the term into simpler parts
• Did the patient seem to understand? (Based on tone or response)

You do not need to analyse medical accuracy — just how language shapes understanding.

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3. Identify Which Explanation Style Worked Best

After reviewing your notes, compare the different techniques doctors used. Think about:

• Which explanations were easiest for you to understand?
• Which seemed clearest for the patient in the video?
• Did metaphors make ideas more visual?
• Did analogies connect the medical idea to everyday life?
• Did repetition help reinforce meaning?

Choose the method(s) you believe were most effective and explain why.

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4. Write a Short Analysis

Your response should include: