Stigmatizing language in medical records might affect a patient’s care

Clinicians who use stigmatizing language in their patients’ medical records might be affecting the future care those patients receive, according to a new study. Healthcare disparities can prevent patients from getting the diagnostic and treatment services they need

Clinicians who use stigmatizing language in their patients’ medical records might be affecting the future care those patients receive, according to a new study. Healthcare disparities can prevent patients from getting the diagnostic and treatment services they need

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Stigmatizing language in medical records might affect a patient’s care