Incidence and Disparities in Use of Stigmatizing Language in Clinical Notes for Patients With Substance Use DisorderIncidence and Disparities in Use of Stigmatizing Language in Clinical Notes for Patients With Substance Use Disorder
Addiction Medicine: Beyond the Abstract
The language used to describe people with substance use disorder impacts stigma and influences clinical decision-making. Host Dr. Shawn McNeil, MD discusses with Dr. Scott G. Weiner, MD the presence of stigmatizing language in clinical notes and dete...
12:06•18 Oct 2023
Words Matter: The Hidden Harm of Stigmatizing Language in Addiction Care
Episode Overview
- The study delves into the impact of stigmatizing language in clinical records for patients with substance use disorder
- Dr. Scott Weiner discusses the disparities in the use of stigmatizing language across different patient demographics
- Insights are provided on the potential consequences of stigmatizing language in clinical settings
- The study prompts clinicians to reconsider the impact of their choice of words on patient well-being and treatment outcomes
- Dr. Weiner's work highlights the significance of language in shaping attitudes towards patients with substance use disorder
“The whole idea was like, let's just shine a light on this. Let's do whatever we can to recognize it and then fix it.”
Ever thought about how the words we use can shape someone's recovery journey? In this episode of 'Addiction Medicine: Beyond the Abstract', Dr. Shawn McNeil sits down with Dr. Scott Weiner, an emergency medicine physician at Brigham and Women's Hospital, to dig into the subtle yet powerful impact of stigmatizing language in clinical notes. Dr.
Weiner's research, published in the Journal of Addiction Medicine, dives deep into how certain terms can influence not just the stigma surrounding substance use disorder but also clinical decisions and patient outcomes. You'll hear about the disparities in language use across different patient groups and how these words can unintentionally harm those seeking help. This conversation isn't just for medical professionals; it's for anyone who wants to understand the power of language in healthcare and its real-world implications.
Tune in to learn why choosing our words carefully can make a world of difference in addiction treatment.
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