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1Department of Pharmacy Practice, Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, College of Pharmacy, North Chicago, Illinois.
Abstract:
Words have the capacity to empower or devastate someone. Although a "rose by any other name" may "still be a rose," if language is not precise and thoughtful in taking into consideration perceptions, values, biases, and culture of people, it may influence the patient, thereby potentially leading to negative patient outcomes. Health promotion interventions include teaching and empowering people to embrace the components of lifestyle medicine utilizing a variety of approaches. An essential part of the intervention is how the message is delivered, specifically the language used to deliver the message. In this article, the implications of language on patient outcomes and suggestions on how to rephrase language with potential negative connotations are described.
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