Stigma, Emergency Care, and Advocacy in Sickle Cell Disease

Which of the following BEST describes the central theme of this session?

According to the discussion, why do many sickle cell warriors delay going to the emergency room?

Eunice emphasized the role of family members in ER visits. Which is one key reason she gave?

Ms. Wanda described how her ER experience changed after she began taking specific actions. Which of the following did she do?

In the United States, what law did Dr. Briggs mention that requires ERs to evaluate and stabilize patients with potentially life-threatening conditions?

Which of the following was recommended as a practical advocacy strategy for warriors and families in the ER?

Which of the following did panelists identify as a necessary change among healthcare providers?

Stigma, racism, and bias in medicine were described as problems that affect only sickle cell care in the United States, but not in other countries.

One of the key messages from the session was that empowering patients and families—through education, documentation, and speaking up—can improve care and drive systemic change.

Which of the following BEST captures the “call to action” expressed at the end of the session?