Emily
Johnson,
LMSW
Heart Center Social Worker II
Office of Interdisplinary Programs
Emily Johnson is an MSW who is currently working at OU health pediatric cardiology clinic.
Presenting at the Nexus Summit:
Studies indicate the majority of health professionals have a negative bias against patients in larger bodies. Bias directly contributes to negative health outcomes such as increased risk for cardiovascular disease compared to those not receiving any treatment at all. Interprofessional education provides a safe space for new health professionals to build awareness and practice skills to improve their future treatment and interactions with patients in larger bodies. This lightning talk will introduce the content of an interprofessional simulation including didactic and skill training to address…