Tracy Frey

Aug 27, 2024 | jamanetwork.com | Annette Flanagin |Tracy Frey |Stacy Christiansen |Kirsten Bibbins-Domingo

As we have previously acknowledged,1 terminology, usage, and word choice are critically important in medical and scientific publication, particularly when describing people. Inclusive language recognizes diversity and conveys respect, but noninclusive language may convey bias toward or against persons or groups based on their assumed or self-identified characteristics or demographics and must be avoided.