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Case Study: Language Refinement

Attribution

Adapted for UK Nursing Education by: Lincoln Gombedza, RN (LD)
NMC Proficiency: Platform 1 (Accountable Professional) - "Use terms that are clear..."
Last Updated: December 2025

The "Jargon Buster"​

We often slip into "Medicalese" without realizing it.

The Prompt (For Self-Correction)​

Copy and paste this into Gemini 3 / GPT-5:

"Review this paragraph I have written for a patient information leaflet about 'Hypertension'.

Constraint: Identify 3 words that are 'jargon' or frightening. Suggest 3 alternative phrases that are:

  1. Plain English.
  2. Person-centred (empowering, not directive).
  3. Suitable for a reading age of 12."

Example Output​

  • Original: "Adhere to the medication regime to prevent renal insufficiency."
  • AI Suggestion: "Take your tablets every day to keep your kidneys healthy."