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Wordcraft at Camp: Healthcare versus Health Care

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Carl A. Kirton discusses the orthographic variants "healthcare" and "health care," emphasizing the importance of consistency in writing. Different style guides vary in their preferences for these terms, often treating them as interchangeable. Ultimately, authors should follow the style requirements of their target journal while maintaining clarity in their manuscripts.

Source: Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)

DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.19442224

Author: Carl Kirton

Institutions: Wolters Kluwer Health, Wolters Kluwer Health

Language: English

Topic: Academic Writing and Publishing

Subfield: History and Philosophy of Science

Field: Arts and Humanities

Domain: Social Sciences

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W7154590233

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