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Article de Périodique
Changing the language of addiction [Viewpoint] (2016)
Auteur(s) :
BOTTICELLI, M. P. (Auteur) ;
KOH, H. K. (Auteur) ;
CALVER, K. E. (Auteur du commentaire) ;
SAITZ, R. ;
MOSER, C. ;
BARNETT, A. I. ;
HALL, W. ;
CARTER, A. (Auteur du commentaire)
Année
2016
Page(s) :
1361-1362
Langue(s) :
Anglais
Refs biblio. :
9
Domaine :
Plusieurs produits / Several products
Discipline :
SAN (Santé publique / Public health)
Thésaurus mots-clés
ADDICTION
;
LANGAGE
;
USAGER
;
STIGMATISATION
;
PATHOLOGIE
;
PERSONNEL MEDICAL
Thésaurus géographique
ETATS-UNIS
Note générale :
Comment & Response: Calver K.E., Saitz R., Moser C., Barnett A. I., Hall W., Carter A., Koh H. K. Substance use terminology. Journal of the American Medical Association, 2017; 317(7): p. 768-770.
Résumé :
This Viewpoint describes efforts to revise language and policies in ways that frame addiction as a treatable chronic brain disorder rather than as a moral failing of people who use addictive substances.
Words matter. In the scientific arena, the routine vocabulary of health care professionals and researchers frames illness and shapes medical judgments. When these terms then enter the public arena, they convey social norms and attitudes. As part of their professional duty, clinicians strive to use language that accurately reflects science, promotes evidence-based treatment, and demonstrates respect for patients. [Extract]
Words matter. In the scientific arena, the routine vocabulary of health care professionals and researchers frames illness and shapes medical judgments. When these terms then enter the public arena, they convey social norms and attitudes. As part of their professional duty, clinicians strive to use language that accurately reflects science, promotes evidence-based treatment, and demonstrates respect for patients. [Extract]
Affiliation :
White House Office of National Drug Control Policy, Washington, DC, USA