Language that belittles or blames patients is overdue for change

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Language that belittles or blames patients is overdue for change

Medical language that casts doubt, belittles, or blames patients for their health problems continues to be commonly used in everyday clinical practice, but is outdated and overdue for change, argue experts in The BMJ today.

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