This stylebook represents the combined efforts of Lily Altavena, Jason Axelrod, Richard J. Dalton, Jr., Jake Geller, Kristin Gilger, Lauren Loftus and Theresa Poulson, all associated with the National [..]

Background: People who use mobility equipment such as a wheelchair, scooter or cane consider their equipment part of their personal space, according to the United Spinal Association. People who use wh [..]

It is acceptable to describe a person as “someone who uses a wheelchair,” followed by an explanation of why the equipment is required. Avoid “confined to a wheelchair” or “wheelchair-bound” as these t [..]

It is preferable to use precise medical terminology or, if that is not possible, terms such as comatose or non-responsive. If using the term vegetative state, use people-first language, such as “a per [..]

The stylebook allows the use of vegetative state, describing it as “a condition in which the eyes are open and can move, and the patient has periods of sleep and periods of wakefulness, but remains un [..]

Background: A vegetative state is defined as the absence of responsiveness or consciousness in which a patient shows no awareness of his or her environment. Patients may exhibit eye movements and othe [..]

Background: Treatment is defined by the American Society of Addiction Medicine as the use of any planned, intentional intervention in the health, behavior, personal and/or family life of an individual [..]

Treatment is an acceptable term for medical interventions, and treatment center is acceptable for the establishment in which such practices take place. Use treatment center in place of rehab or detox [..]

Use Tourette syndrome, with no possessive or capitalization of syndrome. Refer to someone as having Tourette syndrome only if the information is relevant* to the story and if the person has been forma [..]

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