Exploring the Patient’s Lifeworld: A Qualitative Study of Personalizing Language in Electronic Health Records

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Authors

Akanksha Suresh · Johns Hopkins University

Priyanka Fernandes · Johns Hopkins University

Ayah Zirikly · Johns Hopkins University

Elaine C. Thompson · Johns Hopkins University

Anne R Links · Johns Hopkins University

Keith Harrigian · Johns Hopkins University

Brant Chee ·

Abstract

Most H&P notes included personalizing language, though many provided limited detail and very few described patients' interests, goals, and priorities. Future studies should evaluate patient perceptions of personalizing language in the medical record and its impact on physician attitudes towards and relationships with patients.

Topics & Keywords

Electronic Health Records Systems BRCA gene mutations in cancer Patient-Provider Communication in Healthcare

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Quality Education

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of General Internal Medicine

DOI: 10.1007/s11606-026-10396-5

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