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As pediatric care becomes more complex and technical, there is a continuing tendency among health care professionals from all fields to use labels, jargon, and abbreviations when talking about and talking to young patients. This article offers possible explanations for the use of labels and jargon, and provides a summary of the dangers inherent in this sort of communication. Simple suggestions for alternative forms of communication are provided.
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