Thread by @Theresa_Chapple

I'm glad to see so many people come out against the WSJ opinion piece.
Tough question- are we willing to throw this same level of support behind nurses that want to use their title in their workplaces?
I firmly believe we can educate the public on all types doctoral degrees.

I know this is a touchy subject for some. I just want to thank you all for engaging in this tweet respectfully.
If at any point you feel triggered by this thread, please choose to mute it instead of responding in a harmful manner.
Best- Dr. Chapple

My doctorate is not in nursing. I'm a perinatal epidemiologist. 1 aspect of my work is teaching medical providers about shared decision making (SDM) as a way to address implicit & explicit bias in care. SDM focuses on explaining care options in a way allowing for informed consent

If u can explain complex medical conditions and care options, you can also explain the roles and appropriate titles of the care team.
Here's just 1 example.

"Your care team will include dr xxx, your cardiologist, me, dr xxx, your internist, & the nurse caring for you has the highest level of education available to her, she has a doctorate in nursing, so dr. xxx will be your nurse. You're in great hands with this dream team"

Change starts by acknowledging a need. Current practices of minimizing accomplishments of certain people on the care team hurt your colleagues. There's a way to be respectful of your colleagues title and minimize confusion for patients.

I hope this thread and the events of the weekend concerning Dr. Biden give you pause and help you consider the feelings of your colleagues in nursing, PT, pharmacy, audiology, etc who are negatively impacted by the status quo.