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Linguistic Risk Management

Meaning

Linguistic Risk Management in the clinical domain is the systematic process of identifying, assessing, and mitigating potential communication failures that could arise from the translation or interpretation of complex medical and hormonal information to a diverse patient population. This practice is crucial for minimizing therapeutic errors, ensuring informed consent is truly understood, and preventing medico-legal complications stemming from linguistic ambiguity. It requires a proactive, structured approach to ensure absolute clarity in all patient-facing and regulatory documentation.