How doctors talk to patients

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How doctors talk to patients

"You were ventilated." how doctors talk to patients and what patients understand or don't understand

In 2020, Michael Rosen was intubated and ventilated. He was in intensive care for 47 days. When he woke up, he had no idea what had happened to him and though doctors and nurses told him, he didn't understand the words they were using. In this meeting, he'll talk about the gaps between the language of medical expertise and how untrained people talk about such matters.


Sessions

How doctors talk to patients — Afternoon

Friday, 28th November 2025 / 1.00pm

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