Lost in translation

In my experiences coaching medical professionals, sometimes too much knowledge is a bad thing. Even with the best of intentions, conversations can go awry simply because what we say doesn't translate as the sentiment we intended. With increased focus on patient satisfaction by accrediting organizations, helping staff and physicians communicate better and avoid linguistic pitfalls can be very important.

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