2023 University of Michigan Healthcare Equity Month

Background: Inequities in pain management has been well documented in the literature. There is increasing evidence that bias (stereotype, stigma) spoken and written, influences perception of patients and negatively affects treatment plans. In this session we invite you to engage with the patient’s story as they are experts of their own experiences, along with clinician experts to have a candid discussion on racialized pain management. Intended Learning GOALS: 1) Understanding the historical background of racialized pain management, 2) Develop an awareness of current state as it pertains to bias/stigma in pain management in ED and Inpatient Acute Care, 3) Develop strategies to manage individual bias and reduce stigma when treating pain

Format: Journal article and Panel discussion

1. Expert Panel to include:
2. Michigan Medicine Pre-recorded Patient Stories (the patient as an expert of their own experience of pain)
3. RN (the nurse as the first encounter who can set the tone for the visit)
4. Emergency Medicine physician (An expert in pain management)
5. Hospital Medicine Physician (and expert in acute and chronic pain management)
6. Addiction Medicine / ACT service representative (an expert in addiction and chronic pain management)

In Person Attendees: Please indicate lunch preferences HERE or via QR code