Stigmas promote feelings of isolation, unworthiness, and unwelcomeness, leading to discomfort and distrust. Yet they are a common reality in healthcare—especially for patients with social determinants of health, chronic conditions, or addictions. Drs. Stephen Anderson, FACEP, and Donald Stader, FACEP, join Jeneen Skinner of the Camden Coalition to discuss how we can reduce these stigmas in our workplaces.
Stigmas promote feelings of isolation, unworthiness, and unwelcomeness, leading to discomfort and distrust. Yet they are a common reality in healthcare—especially for patients with social determinants of health, chronic conditions, or addictions. Drs. Stephen Anderson, FACEP, and Donald Stader, FACEP, join Jeneen Skinner of the Camden Coalition to discuss how we can reduce these stigmas in our workplaces.