The DEI Shift
Many internal medicine physicians may lack a comprehensive understanding of how intersectional factors, such as race, gender, and sexual orientation, intersect with disabilities. This gap may hinder their ability to provide inclusive and personalized care to patients with diverse backgrounds and unique challenges related to disability. Further, some physicians may exhibit inconsistency in applying person-centered language when communicating with individuals with disabilities. The gap in knowledge may lead to unintentional use of language that lacks sensitivity, potentially contributing to a less inclusive healthcare environment and affecting patient-physician relationships. Addressing this gap is crucial for fostering respectful and patient-centered care.
Join The DEI Shift as Dr. Lisa Meeks, a leader on disabilities in medical education and our friend from the Docs with Disabilities podcast, which she founded and co-hosts, shares her wisdom on this important topic. Dr. Meeks discusses the multifaceted aspects of disability identity, centering persons with disability in our language and conversations, and the challenges posed by disclosure.
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Product:
The DEI Shift
The DEI Shift's mission is to create a podcast series on diversity, equity, and inclusion (D.E.I.) in medicine that sparks discussion and provides practice-changing data and stories for a physician, student, allied health professional, and health care leader audience. Listeners will be able to gain useful information to improve their practices and environments, to gain empathy, cultural competency, and humility, and to learn more about emerging D.E.I. concepts. The DEI Shift will discuss issues related to gender, race, sexuality, religion, ability, socioeconomics, and so much more.
Host/Associate Producer: Dr. Candace Sprott
Guest: Dr. Lisa Meeks
Production Assistants: Dr. Erynn Beeson, Dr. Andrea Anampa-Guzmán, Sanika Walimbe
Learning Objectives:
- Evaluate the multifaceted aspects of disability identity, considering societal perceptions and personal experiences, to gain a deeper understanding of the challenges faced by individuals with disabilities.
- Differentiate between identity-first and person-first language to foster inclusive and respectful interactions with individuals with disabilities.
- Investigate the prevalence of disabilities among physicians, critically analyzing research findings and recognizing the challenges associated with disclosure, particularly focusing on intersectional factors such as race and gender.
- Explore the intersectionality of disabilities within the healthcare context to gain insights into the unique challenges faced by individuals with multiple marginalized identities.
[00:00 - 01:14] Introduction
- Welcome and Introductions
- Dr. Candace Sprott and Dr. Lisa Meeks
[01:15 - 05:50] Introduction to Guest: Dr. Lisa Meeks
- Dr. Meeks' Background and Journey in Disability Inclusion
[05:51 - 13:20] Disability and Identity Segment
- What it means to have a disability
- The complexity of defining disability
- Factors influencing identification and societal perceptions
[13:21 - 18:53] Person-Centered Language and Talking about Disability
- Exploring person-centered language
- Identity-first vs. person-first language
- Importance of respecting individuals' chosen identification
[18:54 - 20:15] Approaching Accommodations and Centering the Expert
- The need for open communication and asking individuals about their needs
- Challenging the concept of being an "expert"
[20:16 - 29:22] Prevalence of Physicians with Disabilities in Medicine
- Discussion on Dr. Meeks' JAMA network open paper
- Insights into the prevalence of disabilities among physicians
- Intersectionality of disabilities and the privilege of disclosure
[29:23 - End] Wrap-up and Part Two Teaser
- Acknowledging the importance of inclusive healthcare
- Teaser for Part Two of the conversation
Credits:
Guests: Dr. Lisa Meeks
Host: Dr. Candace Sprott
Executive Producer: Dr. Tammy Lin
Co-Executive Producers: Dr. Pooja Jaeel, Dr. Maggie Kozman
Associate Producer: Dr. Candace Sprott
Production Assistants: Dr. Erynn Beeson, Dr. Andrea Anampa-Guzmán, Sanika Walimbe
Website/Art Design: Ann Truong
Music: Chris Dingman
Disclaimer: The DEI Shift podcast and its guests provide general information and entertainment, but not medical advice. Before making any changes to your medical treatment or execution of your treatment plan, please consult with your doctor or personal medical team. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by The DEI Shift. The views expressed by guests are their own, and their appearance on the podcast does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by The DEI Shift team are those of each individual, and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of The DEI Shift team and its guests, employers, sponsors, or organizations we are affiliated with.
The DEI Shift podcast is proudly sponsored by the ¹Ü¼ÒÆÅÐÄË®ÂÛ̳ Southern California Region III Chapter.
The DEI Shift theme music is by Chris Dingman. Learn more at .
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Portions of these show notes were edited by Open Source AI software and final review was completed and verified by several humans on the DEI Shift team or its human affiliates.
Contributors
Lisa Meeks, PhD - Guest
Pooja Jaeel, MD, ACP Member – Co- executive producer
Maggie Kozman, MD, ACP Member – Co-executive producer
Tammy Lin, MD, MPH, FACP – Executive Producer
Candace Sprott, MD, FACP – Host, Associate Producer
Andrea Anampa-Guzman, MD – Production Assistant
Erynn Beeson, MD – Production Assistant
Sanika Walimbe – Production Assistant
Reviewers
Tammy Lin, MD, MPH, FACP
John Hall, MD, FACP
None of the contributors or reviewers for this educational activity have relevant financial relationship(s) to disclose with ineligible companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients. All financial relationships have been mitigated.
Release Date: September 20, 2024
Expiration Date: September 19, 2027
Accreditation Statements
CME Credit
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the ¹Ü¼ÒÆÅÐÄË®ÂÛ̳ and the DEI Shift. The ¹Ü¼ÒÆÅÐÄË®ÂÛ̳ is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The ¹Ü¼ÒÆÅÐÄË®ÂÛ̳ designates each enduring material (podcast) for 0.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Creditâ„¢. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
ABIM Maintenance of Certification (MOC) Points
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to .5 medical knowledge MOC Point in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. Participants will earn MOC points equivalent to the amount of CME credits claimed for the activity. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.
How to Claim CME Credit and MOC Points
After listening to the podcast, complete a brief survey and multiple-choice question quiz. To claim CME credit and MOC points you must achieve a minimum passing score of 66%. You may take the quiz multiple times to achieve a passing score.