Join us as we delve into the paradigm-shifting ethos of trauma-informed care with renowned expert Dr. Megan Gerber, Associate Professor of Medicine at Boston University School of Medicine, Medical Director of Women’s Health for VA Boston where she directs the Women’s Health Fellowship, editor of “Trauma-informed Health Care Approaches: A Guide for Primary Care.” We discuss the framework for trauma-informed universal precautions, as well as basics about the prevalence of trauma, strategies for integrating a trauma-sensitive approach into primary care, practical changes for the office environment, modifications for physical exam methods, and more. We recognize this topic may be triggering. If you are struggling with thoughts of harming yourself, the national suicide prevention lifeline number is 1-800-273-8255.

Credits

Producer/Writer/Graphics: Beth Garbitelli
Co-Producer: Paul Williams MD
Hosts: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP, Beth Garbitelli
Editor: Molly Heublein MD (written materials); Clair Morgan of nodderly.com
Guest: Megan Gerber MD, MPH, FACP

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Time Stamps

Intro, disclaimer, guest bio (0:00 - 3:15)
Guest one-liner (3:30)
Kashlak Cases (13:45)
Epidemiology of trauma (15:18)
Trauma and #MeToo (18:10)
Defining Trauma-Informed Care (TIC) (19:00)
Integrating TIC into primary care (22:48)
Screening in TIC (25:00)
Containment and retraumatization (29:00)
Inquiring about trauma (30:45)
Recap and Office Visit Mechanics (35:30)
Building the Relationship (38:00)
Common Inquiry Mishaps (38:52)
TIC Physical Exam (40:20)
Resources for Patients (44:30)
Office Environment (48:00)
Provider Burnout (50:00)
TIC in Covid-19 (52:30)
Take-home Points (56:20)

#218 Trauma-Informed Care with Megan Gerber MD

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