Navigating Medical Mistrust in Urgent Care and Emergency Departments

This webinar will address the critical issue of medical mistrust among individuals who use drugs, especially within the high-stress environments of emergency departments and urgent care centers. Many people who use drugs face unique barriers to receiving compassionate, non-judgmental care in these settings, often due to past experiences of
discrimination, stigmatization, and misunderstanding.

Learning Objectives

• Explain the Root Causes of Medical Mistrust
• Recognize the Impact of Medical Mistrust on Health Outcomes
• Describe the Role of Stigma in Emergency Department Care
• Identify Strategies to Build Trust in Emergency Care Settings