MODULE 1: Intro to Social Emergency Medicine and Social Drivers of Health (Last Review 5/1/24)
Module Presentation
Learning Objectives
To introduce the concept of social determinants of health
To outline the ways in which social determinants of health affect the practice of emergency medicine
To highlight key reasons why emergency providers should care about social determinants of health
Introduce ways in which emergency providers can effectively identify social issues that might be affecting their patients' health
Be able to quickly assess specific needs of the patient
Understand barriers and recognize available resources for quick access
Understand how to incorporate screening tools, interventions, and resources into a busy ED work environment
Learn about hospital and community-based applications of Social Emergency Medicine
Literature Review
Textbooks
Alter HJ et al. Social Emergency Medicine: Principles and Practice. 1st ed. Springer Cham; 2021. doi: 10.1007/978-3-030-65672-0
Articles
Anderson E et al. Addressing Social Determinants of Health from the Emergency Department through Social Emergency Medicine
Supplemental Materials
Videos and Visuals
Introduction to Social EM
Christianna Sim MD, MPH
Sim cases/Case studies
Bernstein E, Bernstein J. Case Studies in Emergency Medicine and the Health of the Public. Jones & Bartlett; 1996.