Journal-based CME Course: Learning to Communicate With Patients About Potentially Painful Gynecologic Procedures

Activity ID

13994

Expires

February 1, 2028

Format Type

Journal-based

CME Credit

Fee

$30

CME Provider: AMA Journal of Ethics

Description of CME Course

Doing painful procedures is a part of obstetrics and gynecology practice. Patients’ pain experiences are subjective, diverse, and based on life experiences that can include trauma, adverse childhood events, and previous labor. Learners should have opportunities to gain knowledge about pain and the informed consent process during preclinical medical education, to observe and practice informed- consent exchanges that include a discussion of pain and pain management with standardized and real patients during different stages of their training, to receive timely feedback from seasoned clinicians who understand that shared decision-making is an essential component of an informed consent discussion, and to learn from every patient encounter in order to inform the next one (reflective practice).

Disclaimers

1. This activity is accredited by the American Medical Association.
2. This activity is free to AMA members.

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General Information on CME Activity

Educational Objectives

1. Explain a new or unfamiliar viewpoint on a topic of ethical or professional conduct
2. Evaluate the usefulness of this information for health care practice, teaching, or conduct
3. Decide whether and when to apply the new information to health care practice, teaching, or conduct

Keywords

Ethics, Medical Education and Training, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Pain Medicine, Patient Care

Competencies

Medical Knowledge, Professionalism

CME Credit Type

AMA PRA Category 1 Credit

DOI

10.1001/amajethics.2025.91