Medical Gaslighting and Gatekeeping Is Antithetical to Improving Health Literacy and Outcomes
Track: Ethics
Earn .5 CE Credit (Expires May 2024)
Learning Objectives
1. Correctly identify examples of medical gaslighting and gatekeeping.
2. Implement best practices that prevent medical gaslighting and gatekeeping.
3. Make recommendations that can help to transform organizational culture.
Presenter(s)
Terri Y. McGuire, MPH, MHS, PA-C, Physician Assistant/Health Literacy Consultant - eVolve Health and Wellness Community
Session summary: This session will include case studies that highlight how medical gaslighting and gatekeeping places limitations on available health options, which in turn jeopardizes patient's knowledge and understanding along with health outcomes. This presentation is crafted thoughtfully to challenge the perpetuation of medical gaslighting and gatekeeping and provide solutions and resources that can help to transform care delivery by healthcare institutions, organizations and providers.
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