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Beyond the Cut: Improving Outcomes Through Inclusive Care
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In this week's episode of First Case, we sit down with JD Buchert, Director of Workforce Safety at Parkland Health in Dallas, TX, to discuss the unique challenges transgender patients face as they navigate the healthcare setting. Did you know that over 70% of transgender individuals turn to emergency departments for care, often due to discrimination or harassment in other medical spaces? In this powerful discussion, JD highlights the importance of using gender-affirming language and treating each patient with respect, leaving biases at the door. He shares how inclusive care not only improves patient outcomes but also reduces overall healthcare costs. Tune in to learn how to create a safe, compassionate environment for everyone.
#operatingroom #ornurse #surgicaltechnologist #perioperative #perioperativenurse
99 episodes
Manage episode 480747320 series 2842446
In this week's episode of First Case, we sit down with JD Buchert, Director of Workforce Safety at Parkland Health in Dallas, TX, to discuss the unique challenges transgender patients face as they navigate the healthcare setting. Did you know that over 70% of transgender individuals turn to emergency departments for care, often due to discrimination or harassment in other medical spaces? In this powerful discussion, JD highlights the importance of using gender-affirming language and treating each patient with respect, leaving biases at the door. He shares how inclusive care not only improves patient outcomes but also reduces overall healthcare costs. Tune in to learn how to create a safe, compassionate environment for everyone.
#operatingroom #ornurse #surgicaltechnologist #perioperative #perioperativenurse
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