Language matters: Guidance for person‐centred diabetes communication in Ireland
Methodological detailsmultidisciplinary working group, includes people with lived experience of diabetes, Developed by an Irish multidisciplinary working group drawing on international Language Matters guidance, published evidence, Irish data and lived experience
- Multidisciplinary working group
- Includes people with lived experience of diabetes
- Developed by an Irish multidisciplinary working group drawing on international Language Matters guidance, published evidence, Irish data and lived experience
Recommendations
As issued by the authors
Use person-first language
Avoid blame and fear
Ensure consistency across teams
Embed reflective practice and communication training within healthcare teams
Original publication
Language matters: Guidance for person‐centred diabetes communication in Ireland. Diabet Med. Published 21 May 2026. doi:10. 1111/ dme. 70364
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