Resident Code of Conduct: Language Matters

Language Matters in Creating a Code of Conduct

When talking to residents, staff, and others, or when creating your Code of Conduct, use language to reflect understanding, and to reduce the potential for stigma and negative bias.

(LEARN MORE from NIH about why words matter https://nida.nih.gov/nidamed-medical-health-professionals/health-professions-education/words-matter-terms-to-use-avoid-when-talking-about-addiction#ref)

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Let’s do an exercise.