Dear healthcare workers,

I am a 64 year-old woman. I do not appreciate you calling me names like sweetie, honey, or anything other than my name. Even when I am older I won’t change my mind on this.

I am not your honey or your sweetie–we’ve most likely just met and probably under the worst of circumstances. I deserve respect and I do not consider pet names used by a total stranger a sign of respect.

If I am older than you and you haven’t asked me my name yet, M’am works fine.

If I have been a patient for a long time, Mrs. or Mz Hauser is appropriate.

Sincerely,

Me

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