When I say … 'non-clinical practice'

In recent years, we have seen the emergence of the term 'non-clinical practice' used in the literature and the healthcare field more broadly. However, there has not yet been a critical examination of what this term means and how it may subtly influence the social reality and culture of healthcare practice. Based on the available literature and the authors' lived experience, we position this article and the term 'non-clinical practice' relative to medical doctors. However, the tenets of the argument below are true for any healthcare practitioner. Taking a social constructivist approach, we critically analyse the term 'non-clinical practice' and explain why readers should challenge its use.