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Why health vocabulary matters.
Clearer words help people understand metrics, medicines, and visit follow-up. These figures come from published research.
After-visit summary never viewed
62.4%
Many people never open the summary after a visit.
Halvorson et al., 2026Correct inhaler technique (observed)
~31%
Most people miss steps that decide whether medicine reaches the lungs.
Sanchis et al., 2016Cost of low health literacy (US)
$106B–$238B / year
Hard-to-understand health language carries a national cost.
Vernon et al., 2007Cost of medication non-adherence (US)
$100B–$290B / year
Knowing why you take a medicine supports sticking with the plan.
Rosenbaum & Shrank, 2013
References
- Halvorson, R. T., et al. (2026). Trends in digital engagement with after-visit summaries in ambulatory care settings. JAMA Network Open. https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2849586
- Sanchis, J., Gich, I., & Pedersen, S. (2016). Systematic review of errors in inhaler use. Chest, 150(2), 394–406. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chest.2016.03.041
- Vernon, J. A., Trujillo, A., Rosenbaum, S., & DeBuono, B. (2007). Low health literacy: Implications for national health policy. George Washington University. https://hsrc.himmelfarb.gwu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1173&context=sphhs_policy_facpubs
- Rosenbaum, L., & Shrank, W. H. (2013). Taking our medicine: Improving adherence in the accountability era. New England Journal of Medicine, 369(8), 694–695. https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMp1307084
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Relevant to your Apple Health data
Heart rate variability (HRV)
Variation in time between heartbeats. SDNN is a common summary metric in consumer apps.
Prepare for Visit.
Three questions drawn from terms you have learned. Add notes if you like. Share when you are ready.
Questions you can bring to your clinician.
Visit Prep
Three questions for your visit
Drawn from terms you have learned.
- 01
What is my loop diuretic meant to do for my breathing and swelling?
- 02
Can you watch me use my inhaler with a spacer and correct any steps?
- 03
Using teach-back, what should I explain back about my medicine plan?
Example termsMetrics you track. Medicines you take. Words you can use.
Heart rate variability (HRV)
Variation in time between heartbeats. SDNN is a common summary metric in consumer apps.
Sleep stages
Segments of sleep such as REM, Core, Deep, and Awake tracked by wearables.
Loop diuretic (water pill)
Helps the kidneys flush extra fluid from the lungs and legs so breathing can feel easier.
Spacer
A tube that holds the inhaler puff so you do not need perfect timing.
Prompthaus can see which Apple Health metrics you track so it can suggest useful vocabulary. Your values stay in the Health app on your iPhone. Visit Prep shares the terms and questions you learned. Talk with your clinician about what your metrics mean for you.