More than just pronouns – gender-neutral and inclusive language in patient education materials: suggestions for patient education librarians
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Trusted patient education materials are the backbone of an effective consumer health library. However, members LGBTQ+ community may not see themselves or their families reflected in many resources due to gendered and non-inclusive language they written in. This article outlines some suggestions for concrete actions that librarians can take ensure excluding patients.
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عنوان ژورنال: Journal of The Medical Library Association
سال: 2023
ISSN: ['1536-5050', '1558-9439']
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5195/jmla.2023.1723