Understanding Your Care
Healthcare can be confusing, especially when important decisions are explained using unfamiliar terms. This page breaks down common medical, insurance, and healthcare system language in plain terms so patients and caregivers can better understand their care.
1) Insurance & Coverage Terms
Plain-language explanations of insurance terms that affect coverage, costs, and access to careÂ
2) Care & Treatment Language
Clarification of medical terms patients often hear in appointments.
3) Policy & Health System Terms
Explanations of healthcare policy and system-level terms that shape how care is covered, delivered, and accessed.
4) Phrases Patients Hear, but Rarely Get Explained
Common phrases used in healthcare and insurance settings that are often confusing or unclear, explained in plain language.
5) Lung-Specific Terms
Brief explanations of common lung-related terms to provide context without offering clinical or diagnostic guidance.