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1School of Nursing and Midwifery, Monash University, PO Box 527, Frankston 3199, Australia. margaret.oconnor@med.monash.edu.au
Abstract:
This article discusses the language used in palliative care and the possibility of exclusive language being a barrier to uptake of services by users. The author illustrates this with an analysis of mission statements from palliative care services in an Australia state. Although language is just one aspect affecting service use, this author argues that services need sensitivity about the language they use, so that public statements are understandable and remain consistent with the philosophy of care.
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