Words Matter: Fostering Respect and Avoiding Stigma

Stigmatizing language may be part of our daily interactions with patients without even realizing it. It can appear in charts, regardless of race, gender, gender identity, ability, or socioeconomic status, but it has been found to occur more frequently for groups who are traditionally marginalized. How often do you reflect on the language you use with patients and how it might be interpreted by them, depending on their unique circumstances? And what are we doing as preceptors to help our residents and students understand the importance of language in their patient interactions? Listen in to learn more. Host Kathy Schott, PhD Vice President, Education & Operations CEimpact Guest Kashelle Lockman, PharmD, MA Clinical Associate Professor University of Iowa Get CE: CLICK HERE TO CPE CREDIT FOR THE COURSE! CPE Information Learning Objectives At the end of this course, preceptors will be able to: 1. List examples of stigmatizing language and its impact on pharmacist-patient interactions 2. Describe strategies preceptors can use to foster the use of non-stigmatizing language by students and residents 0.05 CEU/0.5 Hr UAN: 0107-0000-24-250-H99-P Initial release date: 8/21/2024 Expiration date: 8/21/2027 Additional CPE details can be found here. The speakers have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. This program has been: Approved by the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy as education for Minnesota pharmacy preceptors. Reviewed by the Texas Consortium on Experiential Programs and has been designated as preceptor education and training for Texas preceptors. Follow CEimpact on Social Media: LinkedIn Instagram