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Why the space in ‘health care’ matters

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  • Torie Bosch

  • June 20, 2026

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Clinical Scorecard: The Significance of the Space in 'Health Care

At a Glance

CategoryDetail
ConditionHealth Care Terminology
Key MechanismsLinguistic evolution in medical writing
Target PopulationHealth care professionals and journalists
Care SettingEditorial and publishing environments

Key Highlights

  • Shift from 'health care' as two words to one word in industry usage
  • Associated Press Stylebook's recent change to one word
  • Importance of consistency in language for clarity and sensitivity
  • Impact of language choices on reader perception
  • Engagement with readers for feedback on terminology

Guideline-Based Recommendations

Diagnosis

    Management

      Monitoring & Follow-up

        Risks

          Patient & Prescribing Data

          Clinical Best Practices

          • Maintain consistency in terminology across publications
          • Consider reader sensitivity when discussing health-related topics
          • Engage with audience for feedback on language use

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