Stigmatizing and affirming provider language in medical records on hospitalized patients with opioid use disorder
Rachel Hirshman,
Shavone Hamilton,
Melissa Walker
et al.
Abstract:BackgroundStigma within the healthcare environment limits access to treatment for opioid use disorder (OUD), even as OUD results in significant morbidity and mortality. Language in clinical documentation affects patient experience and future care through the transmission of stigma or positive regard. With the passage of the 21st Century Cures Act, patients have full access to their medical records online.ObjectivesThe objective of our study was to understand providers' use of stigmatizing and affirming languag… Show more
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