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[Eponym 'Reiter' should better no longer be used]
1Diakonessenhuis, afd. Oogheelkunde, Utrecht/Zeist.
Nederlands Tijdschrift Voor Geneeskunde
|October 30, 2014
Summary
The term "Reiter" is still used in Dutch medical literature despite international calls to use "reactive arthritis" instead. This eponym is discouraged due to historical inaccuracies and unethical conduct by Reiter.
Area of Science:
- Medical history
- Rheumatology
- Medical ethics
Background:
- International appeals since 1977 advocate for 'reactive arthritis' over the eponym 'Reiter'.
- The eponym 'Reiter' is still prevalent in Dutch medical literature.
- Reiter did not originate the description of the arthritis, urethritis, and conjunctivitis triad.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the continued use of the eponym 'Reiter' in Dutch medical literature.
- To advocate for the adoption of 'reactive arthritis' in Dutch medical vocabulary.
Main Methods:
- Literature review and analysis of medical terminology usage in Dutch publications.
Main Results:
- The use of the eponym 'Reiter' has not significantly declined in Dutch medical literature.
- The term 'reactive arthritis' is not consistently replacing 'Reiter' in Dutch publications.
Conclusions:
- The eponym 'Reiter' should be abandoned in Dutch medical vocabulary due to historical inaccuracies and unethical associations.
- Adoption of the descriptive term 'reactive arthritis' is recommended for clarity and ethical considerations.
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