How the clinical language we use, from 'resilience' to 'bariatric', can affect our clients.
Learning objectives
- Reflect on the use of common clinical or therapeutic language
- Discuss connotations of words such as resilience, bariatric and others to understand the impact on our clients
- Delve into connotations, relationships, and psychological or social impacts of language
Our webinar presenter
Lucy Leonard
Occupational Therapist & Clinical Director
Lucy has over 25 years’ occupational therapy experience across health and social care, including more than 20 years in statutory services and 10 years in the independent sector. She specialises in neurological, orthopaedic and polytrauma rehabilitation. As Clinical Director, Lucy leads clinical governance, supports the associate network, oversees key partnerships and provides strategic leadership across occupational therapy projects nationwide.
