The Use of Person-Centered Language in Medical Research Journals Focusing on Psoriasis: Cross-sectional Analysis.
Ryan OttwellBenjamin HeigleArjun K ReddyNicholas B SajjadiAlexis WirtzCourtney CookHannah HowardMicah L HartwellMatt VassarPublished in: JMIR dermatology (2021)
Articles about psoriasis commonly use non-person-centered language terms. It is important to shift away from using stigmatizing language about patients with psoriasis to avoid potential untoward influences. We recommend using "patients with psoriasis" or "patient living with psoriasis" to emphasize the importance of person-centered care.