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Why it's hard to admit you don't understand your test results

I feel stupid asking my doctor to explain my results again because I already nodded like I understood, but I walked out more confused than when I went in.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Social dynamics and perceived expectations prevent authentic communication about medical understanding, perpetuating confusion.

Ideas that help explain it
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“Where Are You with Laboratory tests and reading your results?”

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