Correct term? Someone help.

**cj09** · 18-11-2009, 09:09 AM

Hi,

Can anyone tell me if the term "retarded" is used to describe a patients limited ability? To me this term seems outdated and somewhat offensive, but maybe I am wrong.

Can anyone help?

**rjm** · 18-11-2009, 10:23 PM

Yes definitely not PC and hasnt been for many years.

Tend to use learning disability/developmental delay.

**cj09** · 22-11-2009, 04:41 PM

Thank you! I didn't think it was PC anymore, but I think people (including doctors, psychiatrists etc) still use it in different parts of the world to describe a persons disability. I think it's wrong.