Episode # 71 • 19 Nov 2024
Human Trafficking: Red Flags & Clinical Guidance
Human trafficking is a complex health issue, with many providers unsure how best to detect, counsel, and care for victims and survivors of human trafficking. In this episode of the BackTable OBGYN Podcast, hosts Dr. Amy Park and Dr. Mark Hoffman are joined by Dr. Julia Geynisman-Tan, a urogynecologist at Northwestern, to discuss signs of human trafficking and resources for caring for this patient population.
Timestamps
00:00 - Introduction
05:08 - Identifying Signs of Human Trafficking in Patients
09:14 - Referral and Support Systems for Trafficking Survivors
11:31 - Common Health Issues Among Trafficking Survivors
13:17 - Understanding the Complexities of ‘The Life’
18:13 - Immigration and Human Trafficking
20:48 - Providing Trauma-Informed Care
25:55 - Identifying Resources for Victims
29:23 - Healthcare Protocols
32:50 - Addressing Needs and Building Trust
36:58 - Psychosomatic Effects of Trauma
40:50 - Impact on Pregnancy
42:55 - Supporting Survivors and Long-Term Rehabilitation
48:30 - Conclusions
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More about this episode
Dr. Geynisman-Tan shares her extensive experience in caring for survivors of human trafficking and discusses the complexities surrounding this issue. She emphasizes the importance of trauma-informed care, recognizing signs of trafficking, and providing support to survivors. The conversation covers her journey into this field, the challenges faced by survivors, and practical steps that healthcare professionals can take to aid these vulnerable patients. The episode underscores the need for multidisciplinary approaches and the critical role of healthcare providers in identifying and assisting those affected by human trafficking.
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