This presentation explores how herpes stigma shows up in medical settings and what providers can do to minimize invisible harm. Dr. Evelin Dacker, a physician specializing in sexual health, shares real-world insights on how language, diagnosis delivery, and provider attitudes directly shape patient trust.
You’ll learn practical strategies for communicating about herpes in ways that reduce shame, support patient identity, and improve ongoing care. This session is especially relevant for doctors, nurses, clinicians, and medical educators looking to create stigma-free environments.
This recording is available for purchase and is intended for healthcare professionals, but anyone looking to better understand stigma in clinical care will find it valuable.
Herpes in Healthcare Settings: Reducing Stigma in Patient Care
In this 70-minute session, Dr. Evelin Dacker explores how stigma shows up in medical settings and impacts patient trust. Learn practical tools for delivering STI diagnoses, building stronger provider-patient relationships, and creating shame-free care environments. Designed for doctors, nurses, and clinical staff.