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Plain Language Glossaries

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Asthma Glossary: Key Words in Plain Language: A glossary to improve communication about asthma.

 

Plain Talk about Arthritis and Key Words: A glossary to improve communication about arthritis.

 

Plain Talk about Lupus and Key Words: A glossary to improve communication about lupus.

 

Arthritis: Key Words in Plain Language  This version of the glossary was written for Ireland and produced by MSD.

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