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Published in: Journal of General Internal Medicine 2/2010

01-05-2010 | Innovations in Education

Treating and Precepting with RESPECT: A Relational Model Addressing Race, Ethnicity, and Culture in Medical Training

Authors: Carol Mostow, LICSW, Julie Crosson, MD, Sandra Gordon, MD, Sheila Chapman, MD, Peter Gonzalez, MD, Eric Hardt, MD, Leyda Delgado, MD, Thea James, MD, Michele David, MD, MPH, MBA

Published in: Journal of General Internal Medicine | Special Issue 2/2010

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Abstract

BACKGROUND

In 2000 a diverse group of clinicians/educators at an inner-city safety-net hospital identified relational skills to reduce disparities at the point of care.

DESCRIPTION

The resulting interviewing and precepting model helps build trust with patients as well as with learners. RESPECT adds attention to the relational dimension, addressing documented disparities in respect, empathy, power-sharing, and trust while incorporating prior cross-cultural models. Specific behavioral descriptions for each component make RESPECT a concrete, practical, integrated model for teaching patient care.

CONCLUSIONS

Precepting with RESPECT fosters a safe climate for residents to partner with faculty, address challenges with patients at risk, and improve outcomes.
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Metadata
Title
Treating and Precepting with RESPECT: A Relational Model Addressing Race, Ethnicity, and Culture in Medical Training
Authors
Carol Mostow, LICSW
Julie Crosson, MD
Sandra Gordon, MD
Sheila Chapman, MD
Peter Gonzalez, MD
Eric Hardt, MD
Leyda Delgado, MD
Thea James, MD
Michele David, MD, MPH, MBA
Publication date
01-05-2010
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
Journal of General Internal Medicine / Issue Special Issue 2/2010
Print ISSN: 0884-8734
Electronic ISSN: 1525-1497
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11606-010-1274-4

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