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Author Talk: Liz Chiarello “Policing Patients: Treatment and Surveillance on the Frontlines of the Opioid Crisis”

May 29 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm

A navy blue background. Author in white letters is at the top with Talk in light blue script below. To the right is a cut out triangle of library book shelf with a picture of the author in front. She has long brown hair and is wearing a black v neck with a turquoise necklace. She has a small smile. Her book "Policing Patients" is in front of her. On the text side below Author Talk, is the text, in white, "Join Liz Chiarello to discuss Policing Patients and the opioid crisis." Beneath that is an icon for when and the text in white "Thursday, May 29th." The icon for time and the text in white, "7PM." The icon of a map with text in white, "Lower Level Meeting Room." then beneath that is the text in white, "Register at kplmo.org/events." The Kirkwood Public Library red and white logo is in the bottom left-hand corner.

Join us for a compelling discussion with author Liz Chiarello as she delves into her groundbreaking book, Policing Patients: Treatment and Surveillance on the Frontlines of the Opioid Crisis. Through extensive research and interviews, Chiarello exposes how surveillance technologies are reshaping the practice of medicine, forcing doctors and pharmacists to navigate the fine line between providing care and policing their patients.

Books will be available for purchase, and a book signing will take place after the chat.

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