Fears, Bias and Discrimination - Substance Use Disorder Patient Care

After participating in this activity, the learner should be better able to recognize: 

1. The impact of fears, bias, and discrimination when working with patients with substance use disorders and/or those experiencing overdose
2. The impact of person-centered language in healthcare settings
3. The meaning of recovery capital and the roles of a peer recovery specialist
4. How resources, treatment and peer recovery specialists can be offered to patients

METHOD OF PARTICIPATION AND HOW TO RECEIVE CME CREDIT

• Review the activity objectives, faculty information, and CME information prior to participating in the activity.
• View the presentation
• Complete the quiz with a passing score of 75% or higher, as well as the activity evaluation. You will then have immediate access to claiming credit and obtaining your certificate. 

FACULTY DISCLOSURE

In accordance with the disclosure policy of the Brown University CME Office as well as standards set forth by the Accreditation Council on Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), speakers have been asked to disclose any relevant financial relationship with the manufacturers of any commercial products and/or provider of commercial services discussed in any educational presentation and with any commercial supporters or exhibitors of this activity.

The intent of this policy is not to prevent a speaker with a potential conflict of interest from making a presentation but to identified openly so that the listener may form his/her own opinion. Any potential conflicts of interest have been resolved prior to this presentation.

This activity may include discussion of off-label or investigative drugs uses. Speakers are aware that it is their responsibility to disclose to the audience this information. Individual Faculty Disclosure information may be found in the conference handouts.

Faculty Disclosure/Conflict of Interest

Chris Dorval, MSW, LICSW has reported that he is a member of Alkermes Pharmaceuticals speaker’s bureau. Any potential conflict has been resolved.

The following speakers and planning committee members* have indicated that they have no relevant financial relationships to disclose:

Kristin Basso, MA, BSN, RN
Sarah Becker, PhD
Alexandra Collins, PhD, MSc
Catherine Schultz, MPH, CPRS
Elizabeth Samuels, MD, MPH, MHS
Kelli Scott, PhD
Maria Sullivan*
Rachel S. Wightman, MD
Siana Wood, RN, BSN

DISCLAIMER AND PRIVACY POLICY

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Disclaimer: This educational program is designed to present scientific information and opinion to Health professionals, to stimulate thought, and further investigation.