The reason health care workers use medical terminology is for confidentiality. It prevents the layperson from understanding the words in case they accidentally read or overhear something they should not see or hear.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)


False

Health care personnel use medical terminology for clarity and accuracy of communications.

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