Words matter: An update to the AJT Instructions to Authors with inclusive language guidance

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Language is critical to the practice of medicine. It is our primary means of communication with our patients, colleagues, communities, and wider society. Our words convey meaning beyond their literal definition, they represent our beliefs and can set the tone for our behaviors. While we can use our words to assist in building relationships and making connections, our words can equally create or perpetuate barriers and biases. Inclusive language, as defined in the 2021 update to the AMA Manual of Style, is that which avoids “the use of language that imparts bias against persons or groups on the basis of gender or sex, race or ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, or disability or disorder.”1 The use of inclusive language is a minimum expectation of AJT and it should be viewed as an important tool with which to advocate for our patients and convey respect.

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