Bring Back The Word 'Woman' Nhs Told

[naomi24]

//The word "woman" must be used on NHS websites for cancer and pregnancy information, more than 1,000 doctors, nurses and health workers have told the service…. A letter drawn up by the Clinical Advisory Network on Sex and Gender, which is made up of NHS staff, said dropping the use of the word was disrespectful… Specifically, the NHS must use women's words for women's bodies and women's health problems... NHS.UK healthcare messaging shows a lack of concern for women, is disrespectful and insults women.//

https://www.lbc.co.uk/news/nhs-word-woman-guidance/

Hear hear … but not only is airbrushing 'women' out disrespectful and insulting - giving the impression that people other than women (dare I say men?) are also affected by health problems and conditions that can apply only to women is just plain stupid. Why aren't they saying that too?

[gness]

Come on, Naomi. You said your principles take precedence over Site Rules. Now you're trying to wriggle out of that.

Would I trust you now? No.

[youngmafbog]

//If Naomi is allowed to use her "principles" rather than Site Rules to moderate us I'm off.//

Off you go then.

[naomi24]

Gness, oh no! I’m devastated. :o)

My principles taking precedence seems to have created an element of … err …. I’ll put it politely ….alarm. It might take some here a moment’s consideration … a good idea when you’re not certain … but it’s not rocket science. In these discussions with people it affects I simply don’t use gender specific terms at all. That way no rules are broken and one is offended.

[Old_Geezer]

I still think we must get back to proper respect for folk. Some of the posts on this thread confirm it. (You know who you are.)

[david small]

When Old_Geezer posts he is usually succinct, thoughtful and enlightening. Respect.
naomi24 is doing a wonderful but unappreciated job as a moderator. Her honesty and integrity in my opinion are beyond reproach.

[fender62]

so a man woman comes and has a prostate problem, is it sir you have prostate problem or miss, they them..it's really gone to far, let alone 70 odd genders, it's like a miniscule section of society want to upend
logic.

[naomi24]

Thank you David. That’s appreciated.

[jourdain2]

I agree with David Small. Been away for a few days (OH in hospital, so just read this through). I'm a woman. I understand about some (very few) people suffering from gender dysphoria - my god-daughter became my godson. Nevertheless, she was 'she' until eventually he became 'He' - no one had any problem with that, including him.

It is still ridiculous to not use the word 'women' as the general term. The minority know who they are and which medical conditions they need to consider. I agree that the status of women is being airbrushed.

[ladybirder]

What a lovely thing to sat David. I agree.

[naomi24]

Thank you, LB.