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How to reduce stigma and bias in clinical communication: a narrative review.

Healy M, Richard A, Kidia K. How to reduce stigma and bias in clinical communication: a narrative review. J Gen Intern Med. 2022;37(10):2533-2540. doi: 10.1007/s11606-022-07609-y

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October 12, 2022
Healy M, Richard A, Kidia K. J Gen Intern Med. 2022;37(10):2533-2540.
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The language used in progress notes in the electronic health record (EHR) can influence the attitudes of and treatment given by subsequent clinicians. This review describes words and phrases that are stigmatizing and provides neutral alternatives (e.g., person with substance use disorder instead of addict). Patients in minoritized groups may be especially impacted by stigmatizing language in progress notes.   

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Healy M, Richard A, Kidia K. How to reduce stigma and bias in clinical communication: a narrative review. J Gen Intern Med. 2022;37(10):2533-2540. doi: 10.1007/s11606-022-07609-y

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