Recognizing and Preventing Medical Gaslighting in Healthcare Practice

Level reached

Intermediate

Duration

2,50 hours(s)

Language(s) of service

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Who is organizing this training?

A Non-Profit Organization Elevating the Role of Patient Experts in Healthcare The Patient Expert Academy (PatEx Academy) is a non-profit organization committed to formalizing and strengthening the role of patient experts as essential stakeholders in the healthcare system. We uphold the belief that individuals with lived experience of illness or disability offer critical insights that should inform the development, implementation, and evaluation of healthcare policies and practices. Their perspectives are not only valuable—they are indispensable.

Who is the training for?

Healthcare Professionals in Training
Healthcare Professionals

Goals

Define the concept of medical gaslighting and distinguish it from diagnostic error or miscommunication.
Identify signs of gaslighting and populations most at risk.
Reflect on how bias and systemic factors contribute to gaslighting behaviors.
Analyze real-life case studies and apply effective communication techniques.
Implement trauma-informed and patient-centered care strategies.

Interactive workshop combining short presentations, group discussions, and practical exercises.
Participants explore the definition and impact of medical gaslighting, identify patterns and risk factors, and practice communication techniques using the VIA model (Validate, Inquire, Anchor).
The session includes case studies, reflection on systemic factors, and exercises on documentation and communicating uncertainty. It concludes with strategies for repair, accountability, and personal action planning to implement trauma-informed and patient-centered practices.