For the 13th annual #PlainPledge, we’re doing something new: filling the Jargon Jar. Health professionals and health professions students can add their pledge to our virtual Jargon Jar by choosing one jargon word or phrase they will replace with plain language.
Put Your #PlainPledge in the Jargon Jar
Clear communication starts with the words we choose. This Health Literacy Month, choose one jargon word or phrase you will stop using and tell us what you will say instead. Add your pledge to our virtual Jargon Jar and see what others are pledging to replace with plain language.
Add Your #PlainPledgeTaken the #PlainPledge before?
Choose another jargon word or phrase to replace with plain language this year.
See What’s in the Jargon Jar
Take a look at the jargon others are pledging to replace with plain language.
| “Utilize” I’ll say “use” instead. Steve — IT Development, Little Rock, Arkansas | |
| “Participate” I’ll say “join or be a part of” instead. Anna-Kate — Arkansas Children’s Nutrition Center, Little Rock, Arkansas | “Syncope” I’ll say “passing out or fainting” instead. Alison |
| “Hypertension” I’ll say “high blood pressure” instead. Anita — UAMS Center for Health Literacy, Little Rock, Arkansas | “Provider” I’ll say “doctor” instead. Katie — UAMS Center for Health Literacy, Little Rock, Arkansas |