Protection of patients’ privacy has always been a priority for psychoanalytic practitioners. Although prioritized and guaranteed, privacy has not been examined in light of the multiple theoretical perspectives psychoanalysts and psychotherapists use in their work with patients. The right to…
From smart phones and Chat GPT to sexbots, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is changing our intimacies, mentation, self-experience and soon, the field of psychoanalysis. Anxiety abounds regarding the presence of these hyper intelligences and the psychoanalytic community has a responsibility and…
Our Faculty aim to provide a foundational overview on the fundamentals of psychopharmacology; including recently developed treatments of psychiatric conditions. This curriculum will help build confidence and confidence in the area psychopharmacological treatment of depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, anxiety and…
To provide optimal patient care, clinicians need to be well informed about the latest clinical research updates and how these advances compare to the current clinical practice standards. This activity will allow for self-directed online learning to assist in the…
Ambulatory surgery is growing in popularity among physicians and patients. While it can be convenient and less expensive, ambulatory surgery also has risks. The risks oblige all those involved with ambulatory surgeries to make effective decisions about what procedures to…
This activity discusses ways systems factors (flaws or weaknesses in organizational systems of care) can sabotage correct diagnoses. Think about a primary care practice with no specific policy for checking if patients actually go to recommended tests and consults, which…
In medicine, the formulation of a differential diagnosis is fundamental to the diagnostic reasoning process. It is less likely to find documentation of a differential diagnosis in cases that have diagnostic errors. This activity presents strategies to fortify the differential…
BMJ Best Practice is a clinical decision support tool that supports healthcare professionals in diagnosing and managing patients. It is a knowledge resource that is continually updated, evidence-based, actionable and practical. It helps healthcare professionals fill gaps in their medical…
This JAMA Insights explores how clinicians can use the harm reduction communication framework to engage with patients who have opioid use disorder, which could help prevent overdose and other substance use related harms.
This JAMA Insights illustrates how explanatory communication strategies can help improve patient comprehension, including adherence to treatment recommendations and self-management.
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