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How Mental Health & SUD Bias Impact ED Physical Care

Physician's Weekly

Mental health and SUD bias impact the quality of ED care that patients with these conditions receive for physical health concerns, according to research. Many respondents described an abrupt shift in clinician demeanor—“dismissive,” “rushed,” or “unprofessional”—once their mentalhealth history surfaced.

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Position Statement on Measurement Based Care

Integrated Care News by CFHA

Introduction The Collaborative Family Healthcare Association (CFHA) recognizes the utility and potential for Measurement Based Care (MBC) as a core feature of high-quality integrated healthcare. Collect, share, act: A transtheoretical clinical model for doing measurement-based care in mental health treatment. Barber, J.

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Association between obstructive sleep apnea and quality of life in Korean middle-aged people: a cross-sectional study.

Physician's Weekly

Poor sleep quality from OSA affects concentration, cognitive function, and mental health, contributing to conditions such as depression and anxiety. Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), a serious sleep disorder, can lead to comorbidities and decreased quality of life if untreated.

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Episode 275: Anti-Racism in Medicine Series – Episode 19 – Reframing the Opioid Epidemic: Anti-Racist Praxis, Racial Health Inequities, and Harm Reduction

The Clinical Problem Solvers

Between 2007 – 2019, Black individuals experienced a higher death rate for opioid overdose deaths than any other racial or ethnic group. Dr. Jordan then questions the utility and continued operation of methadone clinics, especially as the United States largely moves on from the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Episode 232: Anti-Racism in Medicine Series – Episode 15 – Housing is Health: Racism and Homelessness – Clinician + Community Perspectives

The Clinical Problem Solvers

Push back against discussions that homelessness is caused by substance use or mental health problems. Published April 5, 2019. January 18, 2019. Calac, Victor A. Push back against individual narratives that blame individuals for systemic injustice. Push back against dehumanizing language. Rothstein, R. Silkworm Studio.

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The impact of gun violence and practical tips on firearm safety: A podcast

PEMBlog

From 2019 to 2020, the rate of firearm related deaths among children increased by 30%. Studies demonstrate that utilizing one of these storage methods can reduce the suicide and unintentional gun deaths in children by up to 54%. [ Kristen ] Great question. Each year, 3200 children die from firearm-related injuries.