Listening closely to patients’ concerns and using shared decision making that is consistent with a patient’s personal values and goals can improve the quality of care given by both psychologists and physicians. This is particularly important when treating marginalized populations, according to Pennsylvania-based psychologist Aviva Gaskill, Ph.D.
“This is a tool that we can use to promote health equity,” said Gaskill in the recent webinar “Invisible Disabilities, Intersectional Identities, and Healthcare Disparity: What We Can Do About It, Including Ethical Considerations,” part of the Connecticut Psychological Association’s Social Justice Speaker Series.
“It [can offer] a really important insight on why people who are marginalized are some ...
