Doing so keeps attention focused properly on the individual rather than the condition. The guide also suggests avoiding the use of words that sensationalize a situation. Whenever possible, use active words rather than passive words to describe a patient's condition. That way you continue to focus on the patient's abilities rather than the lack of them. Inclusive language is language that respects a person's gender, race and ethnicity, age, disability, and sexual orientation.
Most health professionals agree it is important to use such language.
But it's not always clear which term is the best to use. To be respectful, it is important to find out which terms are preferred by the people you are referring to, and then to use this terminology consistently when communicating. When you write or speak about people in general, you face the dilemma of what pronoun to use. One way to avoid this is to use the plural rather than singular form when possible. But not everyone agrees that using the plural is the best answer.