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*It can be tempting to dismiss these kinds of negative labels as simply semantics, but research has shown that language matters. Using person-first language like “people who smoke” instead of “smokers” acknowledges the tenacity of this disease, conveys dignity and greater respect, and can reduce smoking-related stigma. | *It can be tempting to dismiss these kinds of negative labels as simply semantics, but research has shown that language matters. Using person-first language like “people who smoke” instead of “smokers” acknowledges the tenacity of this disease, conveys dignity and greater respect, and can reduce smoking-related stigma. | ||
===2022 | ===2022: [https://www.canceraustralia.gov.au/sites/default/files/the_program_tools_guidance_information_and_communication_workforce_considerations_and_aboriginal_and_torres_strait_islander_considerations_for_a_lcsp_-_the_university_of_melbourne_-_2022_-_.pdf The University of Melbourne - Melbourne School of Population and Global Health]=== | ||
*It can | *All communications materials aimed toward potential and enrolled LCS participants must be created sensitively and incorporate the plain English guidelines to be accessible to those with low levels of health literacy. This includes clear, short sentences that use active verbs. It is also important to avoid stigmatizing language, as this can affect the care provided to patients, impact the attitude of other health care providers towards the patient, and can adversely impact health outcomes. Therefore, language used within such materials – from promotion materials to results letters – must aim to reduce the burden of stigma already experienced by these high-risk populations. | ||
*As part of a communications strategy, the International Association of Lung Cancer (IALSC) Language Guide should be adopted across all communications tools and resources and be included as part of HCP education and training. | |||
**IASLC’s four simple principles: | |||
***Use person-first language. For example, instead of “lung cancer patient” use “patient/person with lung cancer.” | |||
***Eliminate blaming language. For example, replace “patient failed treatment” with “treatment failed patient.” | |||
***End stigma. For example, instead of “smoker” use “person who smokes.” | |||
***Equity. Follow best practices regarding race, ethnicity, gender, socioeconomic, and geographic descriptions to promote cultural humility and sensitivity. | |||
===2022: [https://www.nyc.gov/assets/doh/downloads/pdf/survey/tobacco-inequities-2022.pdf Addressing New York City’s Smoking Inequities]=== | ===2022: [https://www.nyc.gov/assets/doh/downloads/pdf/survey/tobacco-inequities-2022.pdf Addressing New York City’s Smoking Inequities]=== | ||
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