#218 Trauma-Informed Care with Megan Gerber MD

<p>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 “<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Trauma-Informed-Healthcare-Approaches-Guide-Primary-ebook/dp/B07QLC7Q6J">Trauma-informed Health Care Approaches: A Guide for Primary Care</a>.”  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.</p> <p><a href="https://thecurbsiders.com/episode-list">Show Notes</a> | <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/3SKlzOLxyztvA1BkJfnf67">Spotify</a> | <a href="https://www.teepublic.com/user/kashlakmemorial">Swag!</a> | <a href="https://thecurbsiders.com/top-picks">Top Picks</a> | <a href="https://thecurbsiders.com/knowledgefood">Mailing List</a> | <a href="mailto:thecurbsiders@gmail.com">thecurbsiders@gmail.com</a> | <a href="http://curbsiders.vcuhealth.org/">Free CME!</a></p> <h3><br> </h3> <h3><strong>Credits</strong></h3> <ul> <li>Producer/Writer/Graphics: Beth Garbitelli<br> </li> <li>Co-Producer: Paul Williams MD<br> </li> <li>Hosts: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP, Beth Garbitelli<br> </li> <li>Editor: Molly Heublein MD (written materials); Clair Morgan of <a href="https://www.nodderly.com/">nodderly.com<br> </a> </li> <li>Guest: Megan Gerber MD, MPH, FACP</li> </ul> <h3><br> </h3> <h3> <strong>Sponsor: ACP - </strong>Visit <a href="https://www.acponline.org/membership">acponline.org/member</a> </h3> <h3><br> </h3> <h3> <strong>Sponsor: VCU Health CE - </s