Aug 27, 2018
This episode delves into various factors that contribute to disparities in pediatric pain medicine. Discover:
Differences in pain care practices between developed and developing countries
Differences in pain experiences of racial minority patients
Factors contributing to disparities in pediatric pain
System level drivers of differences in pain experiences
Why asking parents to advocate for their children's pain may not be an effective approach to better pain care (Hint: It has much to do with assumptions, instead we need to ask better questions)
What their research findings reveal about disparities around pain assessment and treatment practices among racially diverse patients
What pediatric populations are particularly at risk for under-treatment of pain
Patients and family, clinician and institutional level measures to address disparities
Why the concept of "Equal Care" is flawed when it comes to pain care disparities (Hint: Think equitable care!)
Dynamics of personalized medicine and disparities in pain care
What is her advice for clinicians as well as patients and families that will help move the needle forward for better pediatric pain care.