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  • What do you think about the term ‘sickler’?

    Posted by MG Community Member on August 5, 2021 at 9:00 am

    What do you think of the term?

    I have been referred to by countless doctors as a “sickler”, and in my opinion, I don’t think it’s the nicest sounding term. 

    What are your thoughts? Do you mind the term? Do you have a preference?

    MG Community Member replied 4 years, 7 months ago 1 Member · 1 Reply
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  • MG Community Member

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    August 6, 2021 at 9:08 am

    Hi. I really never thought about the term. Truthfully, sometimes I use or refer myself a ‘sickler’. To me personally, I feel ok if doctors or family use the word. Now if it’s in a derogatory use, then that’s a big problem!

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