{"id":1449,"date":"2021-11-08T19:13:00","date_gmt":"2021-11-08T19:13:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/?p=1449"},"modified":"2026-02-27T13:52:32","modified_gmt":"2026-02-27T21:52:32","slug":"words-matter-the-power-of-inclusive-language-in-medicine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/words-matter-the-power-of-inclusive-language-in-medicine","title":{"rendered":"Words Matter: The Power of Inclusive Language in Medicine"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">In This Article<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/words-matter-the-power-of-inclusive-language-in-medicine\/#Start_with_the_heart\" >Start with the heart<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/words-matter-the-power-of-inclusive-language-in-medicine\/#Why_inclusive_language_matters\" >Why inclusive language matters<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/words-matter-the-power-of-inclusive-language-in-medicine\/#What_is_Osmosis_doing_to_promote_inclusive_language_in_healthcare\" >What is Osmosis doing to promote inclusive language in healthcare?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/words-matter-the-power-of-inclusive-language-in-medicine\/#Important_questions_about_this_issue\" >Important questions about this issue<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/words-matter-the-power-of-inclusive-language-in-medicine\/#If_you_make_statements_genderless_doesnt_it_dehumanize_the_patient_or_sound_overly_cold_or_clinical\" >If you make statements genderless, doesn\u2019t it dehumanize the patient, or sound overly cold or clinical?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/words-matter-the-power-of-inclusive-language-in-medicine\/#Do_people_who_are_exposed_to_racism_have_a_higher_risk_of_getting_sick\" >Do people who are exposed to racism have a higher risk of getting sick?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/words-matter-the-power-of-inclusive-language-in-medicine\/#How_can_I_learn_more_and_practice_inclusive_language\" >How can I learn more and practice inclusive language?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/words-matter-the-power-of-inclusive-language-in-medicine\/#Powerful_words_make_powerful_change\" >Powerful words make powerful change<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/words-matter-the-power-of-inclusive-language-in-medicine\/#Osmosis_resources\" >Osmosis resources<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>As healthcare professionals, you will be called on to continue learning and growing for the duration of your career. Yes, you\u2019ll know more as a seasoned worker than someone fresh out of school. However, you will also build up automatic responses and\u2014yes, it happens even to the best of us\u2014blind spots.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the blind spots that doctors, nurses, and other healthcare workers have started to notice in their work is inclusivity. Inclusivity means providing equal treatment to people who might otherwise be excluded. From the most recent&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/2021\/10\/11\/be-prepared-for-the-future-of-nursing-social-determinants-of-health-and-health-equity\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Future of Nursing Report<\/a>&nbsp;to our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=HdxX4LrwNwg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>webinar with Osmosis\u2019 own Dr. Marina Horiates Kerekes<\/strong><\/a>, we are examining the ways in which access to healthcare, and the treatment received by various populations, has not been equitable, despite our best intentions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the most important aspects of inclusivity is&nbsp;<strong>the language we use&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>when interacting with patients<\/strong>&nbsp;and their families. From intake to discharge to continued communication with patients, the word choices that healthcare workers use can define the experience and have a serious impact on health outcomes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So, what does inclusive language in healthcare look like? Read on for some insight into the power of our words to influence health. We\u2019ll explore the following topics:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Start with the heart<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Why inclusive language matters<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>How Osmosis works to promote inclusive language in healthcare<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Important questions answered<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Where to find more resources<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Start_with_the_heart\"><\/span>Start with the heart<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As the nurse, physician, or emergency provider in medical situations, you will often be looked to set the tone of each interaction. This starts with the very first contact you have with a patient and those around them. Every individual deserves to feel acknowledged and respected, especially by those who will hold their life in their hands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To respond to this responsibility, take some time to understand equity and inclusion in our society in general. A good exercise is to acknowledge your own identity as fully as possible. Consider filling out the following list:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Gender<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sexual orientation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Culture<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Religion<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Socioeconomic status<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Disability<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Addiction<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Weight<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For each category, identify ways that your identity may have provided you with beneficial treatment. Then, identify ways that your identity may create certain barriers to some aspects of your life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While these identities and their effects will not be uniform across the board, studies show that disparities in the way groups of people are treated in society have&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/inclusive-language-health-care\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">deep-seated effects on the long-term health<\/a>, education, and socioeconomic outlook for individuals in those groups. This might seem obvious to you in your day-to-day life, but you might also be surprised to find that some of the phrases you use on a regular basis, like, \u201cthat\u2019s crazy,\u201d \u201cthey are hysterical,\u201d or calling a group of women \u201cguys,\u201d are rooted in historical discrimination. Language\u2019s power runs so deep, we often don\u2019t even realize it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So if your first reaction to hearing about inclusive language is disdain, check in with your heart. As a physician or nurse, you\u2019ll be charged with caring for people at their most vulnerable moments. Your medical knowledge must respond upon command. Your language should become second nature in the same way. The kind of change that is needed starts on an individual level\u2014with me, and with you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_inclusive_language_matters\"><\/span>Why inclusive language matters<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Have you ever had an experience where you felt invisible? This may have happened when you went to a party and no one greeted you, or tried out a new club but everyone there knew each other already and you felt left out. Did you feel lonely, isolated, disrespected?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"468\" src=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/2024-09-09T131505.427.png\" alt=\"A girl looking outside of her window feeling lonely.\" class=\"wp-image-1451\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/2024-09-09T131505.427.png 700w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/2024-09-09T131505.427.png?resize=300,201 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What if this is how a patient feels when they are being treated by a physician? What if the patient explains their symptoms and pain level, only to be discounted, misinterpreted, and ultimately assessed poorly by their doctor? The actual isolation and disregard experienced by the patient may lead to incorrect treatment and ultimate loss of faith in the medical establishment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/mmwr\/preview\/mmwrhtml\/mm5333a1.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">According to the CDC<\/a>, \u201cin the United States, Blacks, Hispanics, American Indians\/Alaska Natives, Asians, and Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders (NHOPIs) bear a disproportionate burden of disease, injury, premature death, and disability.\u201d This disproportionate burden can lead to lower quality of life, life expectancy, socioeconomic status, and will perpetuate an inequitable and unjust system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As you have learned, good health includes more than a functioning body. Emotional and mental health contributes to our well-being. And it has been shown that&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/inclusive-language-health-care\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the words we use to acknowledge patients<\/a>&nbsp;can bolster or undermine the care that they receive. Language matters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Osmosis_doing_to_promote_inclusive_language_in_healthcare\"><\/span>What is Osmosis doing to promote inclusive language in healthcare?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here at Osmosis, we\u2019re taking the idea of inclusive language very seriously. We\u2019ve come up with a few ways to practice what we preach and share our findings with you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Firstly, we have created a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.comparably.com\/companies\/osmosis\/diversity\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) committee<\/a>. This is a group of experts from a broad range of specialties as well as diverse backgrounds. The committee is charged with some important tasks:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Serves as a Consultant\/Helper for individual teams on DEI-related projects to help advance the DEI objectives<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fields concerns and feedback related to DEI and own follow-up, problem-solving, and escalating as needed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Plans, leads, and organizes trainings, education, and empathy-building events for the company on DEI topics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proactively surveys the company on topics related to DEI to discover blind spots and areas for improvement and propose solutions to leadership\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"468\" src=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/2024-09-09T131654.047.png\" alt=\"Osmosis illustration of DEI committee.\" class=\"wp-image-1452\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/2024-09-09T131654.047.png 700w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/2024-09-09T131654.047.png?resize=300,201 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We are also going back and reviewing our content\u2014and that is a&nbsp;<em>lot<\/em>&nbsp;of content. We have specifically trained our reviewers to edit content and marketing materials with inclusive language in mind. They are a great group of writers and editors who will keep the scintillating feel of our content while upholding Osmosis\u2019 values and intentions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We\u2019re also doing what we do best by creating new content all the time with these values and intentions in mind. There are a few articles and videos below from Osmosis focusing on inclusive language.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Important_questions_about_this_issue\"><\/span>Important questions about this issue<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some great questions came up in Dr. Kerekes\u2019 webinar, as well as in our discussions around this topic. Here are just a few frequently asked questions about inclusive language.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"If_you_make_statements_genderless_doesnt_it_dehumanize_the_patient_or_sound_overly_cold_or_clinical\"><\/span><strong>If you make statements genderless, doesn\u2019t it dehumanize the patient, or sound overly cold or clinical?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is a great question and commonly asked when discussing this issue. Dr. Kerekes recommends sticking to genderless language during the physical exam in order to keep the data as objective as possible. When addressing the patient themself, use their preferred gender identifiers warmly and openly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_people_who_are_exposed_to_racism_have_a_higher_risk_of_getting_sick\"><\/span><strong>Do people who are exposed to racism have a higher risk of getting sick?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Evidence has shown that people from underserved populations do indeed have a higher risk of illness as well as a poorer health outcome than someone from the \u201cdominant\u201d race or class. That\u2019s one reason why this small change of inclusive language can help make a huge difference in our society.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_learn_more_and_practice_inclusive_language\"><\/span><strong>How can I learn more and practice inclusive language?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That\u2019s the spirit! There is plenty to learn and there are many ways to grow into this practice. First,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/events\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">check out Dr. Kerekes\u2019 webinar<\/a>. She discusses some very important topics in detail, but some specific aspects to underline are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Specificity of language<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Patient identifiers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Systematic review of implicit bias<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are&nbsp;<strong>great guides<\/strong>&nbsp;to learning and incorporating inclusive language. Here are just a couple to check out:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/counseling.northwestern.edu\/blog\/inclusive-language-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Northwestern Family Guide &#8211; Inclusive Language Guide<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.advisory.com\/topics\/health-care-workforce\/2021\/01\/incorporating-inclusive-language\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Advisory Board &#8211; Incorporating Inclusive Language<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition, keep that openness of spirit and mind that led you to want to become a healthcare professional in the first place. This will be a lifelong project for many of us. Seek out others who are working on this issue and see how you can team up to support one another in the practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Powerful_words_make_powerful_change\"><\/span>Powerful words make powerful change<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many institutions\u2014including medical schools, hospitals, and healthcare organizations\u2014are just starting to understand the complexity of inequity in healthcare. Using inclusive language in healthcare can help reduce stigma, address social determinants of health, and improve health outcomes. All of this can lead to a decrease in inequitable treatment for patients\u2014and society as a whole. Join us in this work and see the change grow!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Osmosis_resources\"><\/span>Osmosis resources<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/2023\/01\/17\/how-to-provide-culturally-responsive-care-to-genderdiverse-communities\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to Provide Culturally Responsive Care to Gender-Diverse Communities<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/2020\/08\/17\/how-to-provide-lgbtq-patients-with-the-best-care-possible\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to Provide LGBTQ+ Patients With the Best Care Possible<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/2023\/08\/22\/what-is-intersectional-healthcare-and-why-is-it-important\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">What Is Intersectional Healthcare and Why Is It Important?<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/2020\/07\/27\/what-inclusive-medicine-means-to-me\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">What &#8220;Inclusive Medicine&#8221; Means to Me<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/learn\/Implicit_bias\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Implicit bias<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/2020\/06\/03\/the-approach-formula-accommodating-patients-with-disabilities-on-the-spot\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Approach Formula: Accommodating Patients with Disabilities on the Spot<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/2023\/06\/12\/10-ways-to-create-a-welcoming-environment-for-lgbtqia-patients-and-staff\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">10 Ways to Create a Welcoming Environment for LGBTQIA+ Patients and Staff<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>_________________________<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Want to make the most of your studying strengths?\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/osmosis.org\/create\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Osmosis<\/a>\u00a0is built for healthcare students who want to reach their full potential. Join today!\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/plans\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/2024-09-09T131731.003.png\" alt=\"Osmosis sign up ad\" class=\"wp-image-1453\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/2024-09-09T131731.003.png 700w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/2024-09-09T131731.003.png?resize=300,107 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As healthcare professionals, you will be called on to continue learning and growing for the duration of your career. Yes, you\u2019ll know more as a seasoned worker than someone fresh out of school. 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