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Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

Addressing Health Inequities in Facial Plastic Reconstructive Surgery

Wednesday, October 4, 2023
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM East Coast USA Time
Location: 205ABC

    Moderator(s)

  • Oneida A. Arosarena, MD

    Professor
    Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University
    Philadelphia, PA, United States

    • Panelist(s)

  • AB

    Anthony E. Brissett, MD

    Vice Chair, Facial Plastic Reconstructive Surgery Division Chief, Adjunct Associate Professor
    Texas A&M University College of Medicine
    Houston, TX, United States

  • David D. Hamlar, MD, DDS

    Assistant Professor
    University of Minnesota Medical School
    Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

  • Charles E. Moore, MD

    Professor, Dept. of Otolaryngology, Emory University; Director, Emory Urban Health Initiative,;President/Founder, HEALing Community Center
    Emory University
    Atlanta, GA, United States

Disclosure(s):
Anthony E. Brissett, MD: No relevant relationships to disclose.
David D. Hamlar, MD, DDS: No relevant relationships to disclose.
Charles E. Moore, MD: No relevant relationships to disclose.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The emerging facial plastic reconstructive surgery (FPRS) health disparities literature reveals disparities across the lifespan. This panel will provide an overview of FPRS health inequities, including disparities in the funding of research that could address knowledge gaps regarding conditions that differentially impact people of African descent. Panelists will discuss culturally relevant communication and shared decision making for African Americans who are desirous of aesthetic and/or reconstructive facial therapies. Attention will be given to the avoidance of microaggressions that may negatively impact patient's health and their willingness to interact with the healthcare system. Panelists will address how Otolaryngologists/Facial Plastic Reconstructive Surgeons can partner with community-based organizations to provide trauma-informed care, and to serve as health equity advocates.

OUTCOME OBJECTIVE 1: Understand health disparities in facial plastic reconstructive surgery

OUTCOME OBJECTIVE 2: Explain how culturally relevant communication optimizes the patient care experience

OUTCOME OBJECTIVE 3: Examine areas in their own practice where cultural competency could be improved

BACKGROUND STATEMENT: The emerging FPRS health disparities literature reveals disparities across the lifespan. In addition to providing an overview of these disparities, this panel will address culturally relevant communication and shared decision making, as well as the delivery of trauma informed care.