TY - CHAP M1 - Book, Section TI - Human Trafficking A1 - Dolan, Brigid A1 - Walsh, Judith A2 - Papadakis, Maxine A. A2 - McPhee, Stephen J. A2 - Rabow, Michael W. A2 - McQuaid, Kenneth R. PY - 2022 T2 - Current Medical Diagnosis & Treatment 2022 AB - ESSENTIALS OF DIAGNOSISClinicians in any setting may encounter patients who are or have been subject to human trafficking.A number of signs, symptoms, and behaviors may serve as “red flags” that a patient is experiencing trafficking.Standard practices, such as interviewing all patients alone for a portion of the visit and the consistent use of trained interpreters, can help facilitate patient disclosure.While specific questions may elicit current or past trafficking, clinicians should also use communication skills that support patient trust such as empathic listening techniques, eye contact, and engaged listening.Within the United States, the National Human Trafficking Resource Center, 1-888-373-7888, provides real-time assistance regarding patient safety evaluation and resources to assist clinicians and patients. SN - PB - McGraw-Hill Education CY - New York, NY Y2 - 2024/04/16 UR - accessmedicine.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1184155349 ER -