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Re: What do you think about the use of medical jargon?
Posted: 21 Jul 2021, 15:04
by Laura Britos
leaana wrote: ↑01 Jun 2021, 04:20
I like the author's concept; it has the potential to educate non-medical readers about cancer's true nature. Actually, it's quite interesting because some people can relate to her story, and the medical jargon can add to the book's overall appeal especially because its a part of the beginning of the book. This women is a positive role model for society.
I think you make a very good point. The usage of jargon is sometimes done in order to appeal to a certain group and also educate those who are not related to the topics written. Therefore, I think that although it may confuse some people, the usage of medical jargon can allow readers to explore something or learn something new that is applied to a certain topic, in this case: medicine.
Re: What do you think about the use of medical jargon?
Posted: 22 Jul 2021, 04:45
by Brandy_Nyongesa
Am a medical student and I enjoyed reading this book. Inclusion of the medical jargon couldn't be avoided since it is a book emphasizing the health care system. The nonmedical people will also get to understand their health and wellness more.
Re: What do you think about the use of medical jargon?
Posted: 25 Jul 2021, 12:41
by Vidhi Adhikari
Nancy Morara wrote: ↑09 Jul 2021, 04:09
gabrielletiemi wrote: ↑01 Jun 2021, 12:45
El_limitless wrote: ↑01 Jun 2021, 10:52
It's not entirely out of place to do that. It's a book anchored on medical health, and there's really no realistic way the author could have avoided the use of medical jargons entirely. So the usage for me isn't a lot to handle.
It's indeed a book that brings the medical field so there are some terms that the author couldn't indeed avoid, but I think they could be better explained or substituted by other terms too. Maybe it's something more personal since I found it difficult to understand some words than others, but it's something to think about too because this is a great book and the usage of medical jargon won't change it to me.
I agree, I remember in highschool I read a set book that introduced me to a medical term I didn't know. It was a "cadaver," I didn't know the meaning until it explained that, a cadaver is the lifeless body donated for medical students to practice on. Yes the author should have explained some terms to make it clear to there readers. Nevertheless it was an interesting read.
Being a Grey's anatomy fan, medical jargon does not bother me. I actually enjoy coming across more such words and looking up their meaning.
Re: What do you think about the use of medical jargon?
Posted: 25 Jul 2021, 13:56
by Sarah Nichols 7
I don’t think it’s wrong if there is clarification along with the terms they’re using. Actual doctors are supposed to speak to their patients in layman’s terms, so with a book that is supposed to be for non-medical people, I would expect layman’s terms.
Re: What do you think about the use of medical jargon?
Posted: 27 Jul 2021, 03:01
by Nqobile Mashinini Tshabalala
My answer to your question is a big fat yes. While I am not be directly affected by cancer, there will be readers who are on the journey and those who have just just been diagnosed. They will be using this book not only for research purposes but for guidance as well. So yes, all the info included in the book is necessary.
Re: What do you think about the use of medical jargon?
Posted: 27 Jul 2021, 14:07
by EternalD
It depends on what the author goal is. If it is to alert people who have gone through similar situations, then yes, the language is adequate. However, it is difficult to imagine that a layperson will read this book and understand the full range of concepts as some medical jargon is difficult to understand.
Re: What do you think about the use of medical jargon?
Posted: 30 Jul 2021, 04:43
by Ailakhu Yusau Aizhebiomon
The use of medical jargon by the authors in the book for me is unavoidable. However, the onus to explains these concept also rest on the author to give a brief definition and explanation of them as used in the book may in glossary or and notes. This is important to makes readers who are not healthcare practitioners relate with the author's idea and thought.
Re: What do you think about the use of medical jargon?
Posted: 02 Aug 2021, 00:50
by Chukwuebuka Ifedigbo
There's no simple way to describe something properly without using the right terms. So these jargons are definitely appreciated.
Re: What do you think about the use of medical jargon?
Posted: 03 Aug 2021, 04:35
by Novela book
I think it is not all wrong to include the details and the procedures of medical terms. It feels more interesting to gain knowledge on things we don't really get to know easily.
Re: What do you think about the use of medical jargon?
Posted: 06 Aug 2021, 01:55
by Amanda Nicole Newton
I think that there are some things you can put in very simple terms - medical procedures are not one of those things. I think that to talk about medical procedures you sometimes have to use more technical terms than other topics.
Re: What do you think about the use of medical jargon?
Posted: 07 Aug 2021, 00:58
by Peace Chux
Personally, I appreciated the author's use of medical jargon in the book. Medically inclined myself, I found it very educative and more interesting.
Re: What do you think about the use of medical jargon?
Posted: 07 Aug 2021, 02:38
by AngieOdeh
The medical jargon used by the author might be helpful to educate the readers but not really necessary. I don't think everyone has the same interest in the medical terms and or understanding of it. Since this book focuses on understanding the healthcare system, it could have been explained better in plain terms with some research references for those interested in digging a bit more.
Re: What do you think about the use of medical jargon?
Posted: 08 Aug 2021, 11:31
by Ivan Nechaiev
I think it is appropriate to include any kind of medical jargon unless it goes beyond the comprehension of an average reader. Because in the end there will be no utility in the book the sense of which you didn't even understand. I think it is fine to use medical jargon unless it doesn't go beyond comprehendible.
Re: What do you think about the use of medical jargon?
Posted: 10 Aug 2021, 11:24
by Ngozi Onyibor
I don't appreciate professional jargon in my literature. They bore me because I know I will forget them as soon as I turn the last page. However, I understand its use in this case. I assume the author is trying to be as transparent and as detailed as possible. However, I think she should have left out the names of the medications, considering how experimental some people are.
Re: What do you think about the use of medical jargon?
Posted: 12 Aug 2021, 09:42
by Ivy Mokote
I appreciate the use of medical jargon and found it inevitable that the author had to use them. Failure to do so, the book would have a risk of sounding like a self help book. Plus, she puts in some effort towards elaborating on the terms.