Episode 49 - Trauma-Informed Care and Building Trust with Patients | The Future of Dermatology Podcast

Summary Dr. Arianne Shadi Kourosh, Director of Community Health Department of Dermatology at Massachusetts General Hospital, discusses her work on dermatologic resources for the intervention and prevention of human trafficking. She shares how she first became aware of the issue through her pro bono tattoo removal program for young people leaving gangs. Dr. Kourosh explains the three major categories of skin signs of trafficking: infection/infestations, injury/scarring, and imagery/tattoos. She emphasizes the importance of trauma-informed care and building trust with patients. Dr. Kourosh also highlights the resources available, including the AAD's online toolkit, an online registry of skin signs of trafficking, and the upcoming smartphone app called SSTEAR.   Helpful links: AAD trafficking toolkit: https://www.aad.org/member/clinical-quality/clinical-care/human-trafficking Registry of the Skin Signs of Trafficking: Redcap.link/trafficking Volunteer - contact [email protected] https://humantraffickinghotline.org/en   Takeaways Human trafficking is a prevalent issue that can affect individuals in our own communities. Dermatologists can play a crucial role in identifying and assisting trafficking survivors through the recognition of skin signs. The three major categories of skin signs of trafficking are infection/infestations, injury/scarring, and imagery/tattoos. Trauma-informed care and building trust with patients are essential in providing effective care. Resources such as the AAD's online toolkit, an online registry of skin signs of trafficking, and the upcoming smartphone app called STEER are available to healthcare providers.   Chapters 00:00 - Introduction and Background 01:30 - Discovering the Issue of Human Trafficking 03:54 - Skin Signs of Trafficking 09:56 - Recognizing the Prevalence in Our Communities 12:48 - The Three I's: Infection, Injury, and Imagery 19:15 - Trauma-Informed Care and Building Rapport 22:04 - Resources for Healthcare Providers 26:14 - Collaboration and Partnerships