2020
DOI: 10.1001/amajethics.2020.255
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Pronouns and Advocacy in Medicine

Abstract: In September 2019, a prominent dictionary recognized they as a proper pronoun for nonbinary individuals. This change can be seen as a source of newfound legitimacy for students and trainees self-advocating for nonbinary pronoun recognition in health care practice and training. This article considers one student's experience after coming out as nonbinary and voicing that their pronouns are they/them.

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“…They create a common language that facilitates productive conversation, promotes shared understanding, and reduces misunderstandings. 10 In addressing EDI in medicine, it becomes even more imperative to ensure that the correct language is used. Medical professionals, patients, and policymakers may have different interpretations of these terms, and these varying interpretations can lead to confusion or even unintentional harm.…”
Section: Definitionsmentioning
confidence: 99%
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“…They create a common language that facilitates productive conversation, promotes shared understanding, and reduces misunderstandings. 10 In addressing EDI in medicine, it becomes even more imperative to ensure that the correct language is used. Medical professionals, patients, and policymakers may have different interpretations of these terms, and these varying interpretations can lead to confusion or even unintentional harm.…”
Section: Definitionsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…They create a common language that facilitates productive conversation, promotes shared understanding, and reduces misunderstandings. 10…”
Section: Definitionsmentioning
confidence: 99%