More than just pronouns - gender-neutral and inclusive language in patient education materials: suggestions for patient education librarians.

ABSTRACT: Trusted patient education materials are the backbone of an effective consumer health library. However, members of the LGBTQ+ community may not see themselves or their families reflected in many resources due to the gendered and non-inclusive language they are written in. This article outlines some suggestions for concrete actions that patient librarians can take to ensure that their materials are not excluding LGBTQ+ patients.

SUBMITTER: Philippopoulos E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10361550 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature