Compartilhar seu histórico de tabagismo pode salvar sua vida | Rebecca Mattson | TEDxSanDiegoSalon

Muitas pessoas subestimam seu histórico de tabagismo ou o omitem, muitas vezes por medo de julgamento ou de aumento nos custos do plano de saúde. Nesta palestra do TEDxSanDiegoSalon, a cientista de enfermagem Rebecca Mattson analisa por que pacientes hesitam em compartilhar o histórico completo e por que essa informação é importante. Ela convida a repensar o que se diz aos profissionais de saúde e a facilitar uma conversa aberta, sem vergonha.

• Por que o histórico de tabagismo é subestimado
• Medo de julgamento e de custos mais altos do seguro
• Como a conversa honesta apoia o cuidado ao paciente

Have you ever under reported your smoking history, or left it out entirely, because you feared judgment or higher health insurance costs? You may think you’re protecting yourself, but withholding that information could mean risking your life. Rebecca Mattson explores why people hesitate to share their full smoking history and why that conversation matters. She invites us to rethink what we tell our healthcare providers, and how we can make it easier for patients to speak openly, without shame. An honest conversation could help protect your health, and save your life. Connect with Rebecca: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattsonsdsu?trk=contact-info #SmokingHistory #PatientCare #HealthCommunication #TEDx #TEDxSanDiego #SDSU #moorescancercenter Dr. Rebecca Mattson, PhD, RN, is a nurse scientist and public health researcher at San Diego State University focused on improving population health through early disease detection. As a Co-Investigator on federally supported research, she leverages advanced artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML) for the early detection of lung cancer. Additionally, as a Principal Investigator partnering with a major healthcare system, Dr. Mattson utilizes Apple Health to explore how everyday health signals can reveal hidden disease risks. Her technology-driven research aims to bridge gaps between clinical healthcare and the home, transforming routine data into actionable opportunities for prevention and improved patient outcomes. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx