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1Department of Dermatology, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Ohio, USA.
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When physicians reference the diet in a standard admissions order set, do patients think they are talking about weight loss? Communication with patients is fraught with potential for misunderstanding, even in seemingly simple words and concepts. This article explores some examples particularly relevant to dermatologists.
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