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==Other tips and articles for journalists== *2021, [https://www.theopennotebook.com/2021/01/26/how-to-report-with-accuracy-and-sensitivity-on-contested-illnesses/ How to Report with Accuracy and Sensitivity on Contested Illnesses] - by ME/CFS patient and science writer Julie Rehmeyer, Open Notebook *Always interview a patient *Interview more than one researcher (not just from the psychological etiology view) *Avoid using derogatory, outdated & incorrect term "[[Yuppie Flu]]" *Never shorten the disease name [[chronic fatigue syndrome]] (CFS) to the symptom [[chronic fatigue]] (CF). [[Chronic fatigue syndrome|CFS]], [[myalgic encephalomyelitis|ME]] or [[ME/CFS]] can be used to save print space. *Use photographic imagery that represents the reality for patients - serious illness & disability - not well-groomed & slightly tired office workers at their computer or students with a pile of books sleeping at their desk. [[Solve ME/CFS Initiative]]'s [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cF2OuYFDriY Times Square Public Awareness Ad] shows the reality of the disease ME/CFS. Using photos of patients whether chronically ill yet functioning or a severely ill patient or stock photos that reflect life with this disease is necessary. {{See also|Long_COVID#Articles_for_journalists_covering_Long_COVID|Articles for journalists covering Long COVID}}
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