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Language Is Important

Davina Conner

By Davina Conner

1 min read

Last updated: March 2022

How we use language can really have an impact on our conversations and our relationships. People-first language is the use of language which puts the person before the diagnosis. In this video, Dee talks about the importance of using people-first language as a person living with HIV.

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