Attending Physician Cooper University Health Care Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Disclosure(s): No financial relationships to disclose
Disclosure(s):
Jessica Moore, MD FAAEM FASAM: No financial relationships to disclose
Our words matter. Studies show that the language utilized by physicians can carry biases and have measurable impacts on clinical care. This notion holds true for substance use disorder (SUD) care, however outdated and stigmatizing language is still often employed not only in medicine, but by the media and society at large. This Breve Dulce session will quickly bring learners up-to-date on current preferred language in Addiction Medicine, and examine the ways in which utilization of precise and non-stigmatizing language has the potential to impact clinical care. Learners will be equipped with simple and tangible "dos" and "don'ts" that can be applied to documentation as well as discussions with patients and other members of the patient care team.
Learning Objectives:
Describe how the language used by emergency physicians can lead to biases in clinical care
Identify stigmatizing language related to substance use disorders (SUDs) and its potential negative impacts on clinical care
Utilize up-to-date, medically precise, and non-stigmatizing language related to substance-related medical concerns, in order to advocate for improved clinical care for those with SUDs
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