A New Skill is Needed in the Emergency Department: Introducing Ourselves Properly.

I recently learned a new skill, how to introduce myself properly to my patients. It goes like this, "Hi, my name is Dr. Michael Goldman and I identify with the pronouns he, him and his. What do you like to be called and what pronouns do you use?" I have been practicing this new skill because I believe that all providers, and especially emergency department (ED) providers, should incorporate a gender-inclusive statement when introducing themselves.