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Language matters when addressing health inequities and community health

In October 2021, the AMA and the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) Center for Health Justice released Advancing Health Equity: A Guide to Language, Narrative and Concepts to help healthcare professionals reflect on the language they use and promote a better understanding of health inequities. Backlash to the guide was almost immediate as publications from across the political spectrum pushed back on the guidance.

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