Hallberg's Picture of Health: Name that disease
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What's in a name...of a disease? Inaccuracies and stigmas, according to the World Health Organization.
W.H.O. has recommended a list of best practices for naming new infectious diseases.
Dr. Jon Hallberg speaks with host Stephen John about the new guidelines, and whether they'll be worth the trouble.
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