"Jaundice" - enemylife

[ArchivalUser]

Can we ask the patient whether they ever had a "jaundice" or "yellowish discoloration of body"? Jaundice word is very commonly used in day to day conversations, but would USMLE consider it to be a layman's term?

[ArchivalUser]

i think its always safer to use the easiest terms... so yellow discoloration of eyes or skin is best why take a chance?
GL

[ArchivalUser]

also iv noticed in developing countries people understand jaundice much much more..
iv been surprised how many ppl here dont understand the term completely
so like i said why take the risk
GL