“You’re not taught to think about the words you use and then it just perpetuates”— a qualitative examination of medical students’ perspectives of stigmatising language in healthcare

Abstract Background Stigmatising language is used commonly in healthcare, affecting healthcare providers’ perceptions of patients and care delivery. Using person-first language is best practice, however, it does not reflect reality. Method This study examined medical students’ perspectives on stigma...

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Main Authors: Saakshi Daswani, Elizabeth Gorecki, Lisa Mellon
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-01-01
Series:BMC Medical Education
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12909-025-06690-1
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