The language we use when writing chart notes, communicating through messaging
applications, or writing emails about our patients can have an impact on their care even when
the recipient of these written messages is another clinician. Our words matter because they
carry implicit assumptions which can then accidentally and unintentionally skew the receiving
clinician’s perspective of the patient and their care needs. There is evidence that this misuse of
words in chart notes can lead to misunderstandings, misdiagnoses, missed diagnoses,
reputational risk, and erosions of trust in the medical community.
*The program is not offered by Centre for Resilience, Learning & Growth – it is led by a community partner. However, we wanted to share information about the program as it may benefit the communities we work with.
Who is this for?
Anyone interested in learning more about stigmatizing language in healthcare.
Outcomes
By the end of this program, participants will be able to:
In Partnership With
The Centre for Clinical Ethics (CCE) was established in 1982 to oversee the ethics needs of Providence Healthcare, St. Joseph’s Health Centre (Toronto) and St. Michael’s Hospital. They enable members of the health care community to identify and resolve ethical issues which arise in the clinical setting.
Cost
$Free
$Free
Program Schedule Details
12:00 pm
Virtual
June 25, 2026 from 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
