How to Talk About Risk in Numbers Patients Can Actually Use
Relative risk, percentages, and vague adjectives leave patients guessing. A few simple habits turn probability into something a patient can weigh against their own life.
Aug. 29, 2026
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- Use absolute numbers and a consistent denominator
- Make it visible
- Check what landed
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