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Podcast: Beyond The Mask: Innovation & Opportunities For CRNAs
Episode: Stigma Surrounding Substance Use Disorder in Anesthesia Providers: Are We Part of the Problem?
Description: Substance Use Disorder (SUD) impacts all types of people but trying to confront addiction is never easy. Today we’ll try to unravel the stigma surrounding SUD among anesthesia providers with Amy Yerdon, DNP, MNA, CRNA, CNE. Our discussion illuminates the personal and professional challenges that arise when confronting substance abuse within our ranks. We tackle the complexities of recognizing signs of diversion and the imperative actions that follow, while sharing the poignant emotional toll it takes on everyone involved.
Here’s some of what we discuss in this episode:
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