“Disorder” versus “Abuse”? Exploratory Data on Stigmatizing Terminology among Medical Students at a Swiss University

The study of wording and its impact on medical practice is key for the training of future physicians. Negative, imprecise, and disrespectful terms are still widespread in the medical field and contribute to the stigmatization of people in treatment, which ultimately limits their access to care. In t...

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Main Authors: Manon Baehler, Emilien Jeannot, Deborah Lidsky, Gilles Merminod, Cheryl Dickson, Olivier Simon
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-04-01
Series:Psychiatry International
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2673-5318/4/2/12