Stigmatizing Language Common in Clinical Notes for Patients With SUD

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NEW YORK CITY — Clinical notes for patients with substance use disorder (SUD) contained stigmatizing language — such as “junkie,” “dirty user,” and “this drunk” — on a regular basis, according to a study of electronic health records (EHR). A preliminary analysis of clinical notes from a random sample of 2,700 patients with SUD or […]

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Publish date : 2024-05-05 19:21:57

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