This course explores how physicians can navigate interactions with patients who express frustration, anger, or anxiety due to stress or discomfort. It emphasizes the importance of maintaining a healthy therapeutic relationship, utilizing communication techniques to diffuse tension, set clear expectations…
This course provides primary care providers with essential knowledge on how to identify, assess, and manage mental health conditions commonly encountered in the primary care setting. With nearly 1 in 5 adults in the United States affected by mental illness,…
This course focuses on the importance of maintaining ethical boundaries in the physician-patient relationship. It examines the physical, social, and psychological limits that define acceptable interactions between healthcare providers and their patients. By understanding the inherent power dynamics within this…
This course explores the critical role trust plays in the physician-patient relationship and the factors that can erode that trust. It addresses the ethical and legal considerations involved in deciding whether to maintain or appropriately terminate a physician-patient relationship when…
This engaging session will cover the historical roots and current trends in health care unionization, explore the legal and regulatory frameworks, and discuss the practical steps physicians can take if considering collective action. We’ll examine potential impacts on patient care,…
Presented by the Committee on Ethics, Grievances, and Professional Standards, the Ethics Forum alerts physicians to the ethical implications of issues that arise in daily practice and offers information on issues at the intersection of ethics, medicine, and professionalism. The…
The new ERPO training, developed by the Massachusetts Medical Society in partnership with Boston Medical Center, provides Massachusetts clinicians with the knowledge and practical skills needed to recognize warning signs, navigate the ERPO process, and take timely action to protect…
Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) has emerged as a key regulator in metabolic health, with profound implications for diabetes management, weight loss, and cardiovascular protection. The 135th Annual Shattuck Lecture explores the discovery, physiological role, and therapeutic applications of GLP-1 receptor agonists…
The NextGen Clinical Trial Investigator Training is a one-day educational program with designed for investigators who currently lead or would like to lead clinical trials. The series includes lectures and panel discussions from leaders across the University of Missouri System,…
Mental health professionals are increasingly challenged by the accelerating adoption of Artificial Intelligence. The rapid pace of development as this technology races to AGI (Artificial General Intelligence) means that professional best practices lag behind both the challenges and opportunities that…
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