Inclusive Language Guide

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Oregon Health & Science University Center for Diversity and Inclusion

The OHSU Inclusive Language Guide is intended as an evolving tool to help OHSU members learn about and use inclusive language in institutional communications, patient care (including chart notes), instruction and presentations around descriptors of:
• Race and ethnicity
• Immigration status
• Gender and sexual orientation
• Ability (including physical, mental and chronological attributes)