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Deciphering Medspeak

Deciphering Medspeak

To help people understand “medspeak” terms—the specialized language of health care professionals—MLA developed “Deciphering Medspeak”.

Health sciences information professionals can use this Web version of "Deciphering Medspeak" or purchase the printed brochure for consumer health programs in quantities of 50 ($22.00 for MLA members;$30.00 for non-members; price includes shipping and handling). To order the brochure, contact Tom Pacetti, 312.419.9094 x19 or visit the MLANET Store. To request one free sample copy, contact Tomi Gunn.


Deciphering Medspeak: Disease-specific Brochures New Item!

Deciphering Medspeak: Breast Cancer brochure Deciphering Medspeak: Diabetes brochure Deciphering Medspeak: Heart Disease brochure

Health sciences information professionals can use the PDF versions of the disease-specific "Deciphering Medspeak" brochures or purchase the printed brochures for consumer health programs.


Brochures may be purchased:

  • separately in quantities of 50 (MLA member price: $22.00; nonmembers: $30.00);
  • in sets of three (one of each disease-specific brochure) in quantities of 25 packets (MLA member price: $33.00; nonmembers: $45.00);
  • in sets of three (one of each disease-specific brochure) in quantities of 50 packets (MLA member price: $64.00; nonmembers: $75.00).

All prices include shipping and handling.

To order the brochures, visit the MLANET Store or contact Tom Pacetti, 312.419.9094 x19. To request one free sample packet, contact Tomi Gunn.

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