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Doctors have less time to explain, listen and help their patients.
Helping them to understand medical tests, diagnoses, prognoses and other medical issues is no longer a concern or even a priority. Medical workers in hospitals and nursing homes rarely have time to stop and talk with caregivers and loved ones. Most nursing homes and hospitals are seriously understaffed and getting answers to questions can be nearly impossible. My doctor spends on average 5 minutes of her time with me. A recent article from Reuters Health emphasizes this growing problem, stating that misunderstanding medical terms can even be hazardous to your health.