The words patients really use
Patients rarely say "I am experiencing pain". They say It's sore or My chest feels tight. Sore means painful. Tight, especially about the chest, can signal something serious, so it must be reported at once.
6 MIN · Module
Talking About Pain and Comfort
Patients describe pain with everyday words like sore and dizzy. Learn to recognise them and pass them on accurately.
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