American Society of Addiction Medicine
American Society of Addiction Medicine
Incidence and Disparities in Use of Stigmatizing Language in Clinical Notes for Patients With Substance Use Disorder
Incidence and Disparities in Use of Stigmatizing Language in Clinical Notes for Patients With Substance Use Disorder
Incidence and Disparities in Use of Stigmatizing Language in Clinical Notes for Patients With Substance Use Disorder
Wednesday 18th October 2023
Discover how stigmatizing language in clinical notes impacts care for patients with substance use disorder. Insights from Dr. Scott Weiner and Dr. Shawn McNeil.
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Episode Overview
- Dr. Weiner shares insights into his journey towards addiction medicine and research
- The study's evolution from a quality improvement project to examining stigmatizing language
- Utilization of natural language processing in the research methodology
- Surprising trends and disparities in the use of stigmatizing language
- The impact of language reform on patient care and treatment outcomes
I'm not a big fan of being a word police in any way, but I think that the basis of this paper was NIDA's document that says words matter. And we know this. We hear this from patients. We know that the words that we use do affect them. - Dr. Scott Weiner
Words can heal, but they can also harm. In this eye-opening episode of 'Addiction Medicine: Beyond the Abstract', host Dr. Shawn McNeil chats with Dr. Scott Weiner about the subtle yet powerful impact of stigmatizing language in clinical notes for patients battling substance use disorder. Dr. Weiner's research dives deep into how the words clinicians choose can affect patient care and outcomes, revealing surprising disparities at both the patient and provider levels.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in understanding how language shapes the healthcare experience and why reform is urgently needed. Whether you're a healthcare professional, a student, or someone affected by addiction, this conversation offers valuable insights into making clinical environments more compassionate and effective.