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Assisting Patients Ethically Amidst Medical Uncertainties
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Learn to navigate medical uncertainties with evidence-based practices and patient-centered care. This course offers interdisciplinary strategies to manage unpredictability, fostering resilience and ensuring patient trust in challenging scenarios.
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Assisting Patients Ethically Amidst Medical Uncertainties
3.0 Credits / CME HoursText
Learn to navigate medical uncertainties with evidence-based practices and patient-centered care. This course offers interdisciplinary strategies to manage unpredictability, fostering resilience and ensuring patient trust in challenging scenarios.
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What you'll learn
After completing this course, health professionals will be able to:
Identify and discuss 2 prominent psychological theories that underlie medical decision making
Distinguish between effective decisions and preference-sensitive decisions within the medical context and predict at least 3 factors associated with suboptimal healthcare decisions.
Recognize 3 critical psychological constructs that underlie preference-sensitive decisions, along with the supporting empirical evidence from a range of disease models.
Select and associate an evidence-based decision aid to facilitate preference-sensitive decisions and adaptation among patients challenged with medical uncertainty
Course description
In the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare, professionals are frequently confronted with complex scenarios where definitive diagnoses or treatment plans remain elusive. This dynamic can result in heightened patient anxiety and a greater demand for effective communication, empathy, and guidance. This course equips participants with strategies to navigate these medical uncertainties, ensuring patient trust and satisfaction. Through an interdisciplinary approach, professionals will gain insights into the art of managing unpredictability, merging evidence-based practices with patient-centered care to cultivate resilience and maintain optimal outcomes in challenging circumstances.
Course content
Introduction
Underlying Medical Policy
Patient Rights in a Medical Context
Psychosocial Theoretical Framework
Information Processing and Self-Regulation Theory
Cognitive-Social Health Information Processing Model (C-SHIP)
Clinical Implications for the Patient
Expectations and Beliefs
Health-Related Values and Goals
Affect
Considerations Beyond the "Identified" Patient
Decision Aids/Interventions
Conclusion
References
Post-Test
Course details
CE Broker ID20-1101990
AGD Number386503
Activity TypeKnowledge-based
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Instructor
Dr. Rodoletz, a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, had a 25-year association with Philadelphia’s Fox Chase Cancer Center (FCCC), a prominent cancer center. Her roles included Assistant Professor, Research Consultant, and adjunct faculty at Temple University School of Medicine. She was formerly Associate Director of FCCC’s Psychosocial and Behavioral Medicine Program. Her research covered various cancers, addressing stress, genetic testing ethics, adherence to health behaviors, psychotherapy, and psychological assessment. Alongside her role at HealthForum Online, she runs a private practice post her retirement from FCCC in 2020.
Ideal CE course for these professions
This continuing education course is especially relevant for these healthcare professions, but other professionals may also benefit
Licensed Mental Health CounselorSocial Worker InternLicensed Social WorkerLicensed Clinical Social WorkerCertified Master Social WorkerLicensed Independent Marriage and Family TherapistLicensed Independent Social WorkerLicensed Independent Clinical Social WorkerLicensed Mental Health Counselor InternLicensed Masters Social WorkerMaster's Social WorkLicensed Certified Social WorkerLicensed Baccalaureate Social WorkerLicensed Marriage and Family Therapist InternLicensed Independent Social Worker DualRegistered Social Worker AssistantLicensed Marriage and Family TherapistLicensed Marriage and Family Therapist SupervisorBachelor's Social WorkerLicensed Independent Social Worker Advanced PracticeLicensed Graduate Social WorkerLicensed Independent Social Worker Clinical Practice
Accreditations
AchieveCE (50-20641) is an approved provider of continuing education by the Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy and Mental Health Counseling; the Ohio Chemical Dependency Professionals Board; and the West Virginia Board of Social Work; the Tennessee Board of Social Workers; the Michigan Board of Social Work. The Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board accepts approval from another states licensing board for counselors, social workers, marriage, and family therapists.
Frequently asked questions
How many CE credits does this course provide?
This course, "Assisting Patients Ethically Amidst Medical Uncertainties", provides 3 contact hours of continuing education credit upon successful completion.
Is this course accredited?
Yes, this course is accredited by Mental Health. AchieveCE is an approved provider of continuing education for healthcare professionals.
Which professions is this course approved for?
This course is especially relevant for: Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Social Worker Intern, Licensed Social Worker, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified Master Social Worker, Licensed Independent Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Independent Social Worker, Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, Licensed Mental Health Counselor Intern, Licensed Masters Social Worker, Master's Social Work, Licensed Certified Social Worker, Licensed Baccalaureate Social Worker, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Intern, Licensed Independent Social Worker Dual, Registered Social Worker Assistant, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Supervisor, Bachelor's Social Worker, Licensed Independent Social Worker Advanced Practice, Licensed Graduate Social Worker, Licensed Independent Social Worker Clinical Practice. Other healthcare professionals may also benefit from this continuing education content.
How do I report my CE credits after completing this course?
Your credits are automatically and instantly reported to CE Broker and CPE Monitor upon successful completion. No manual reporting is required on your part.
Will I receive a certificate of completion?
Yes, you will receive a certificate of completion immediately after finishing the course and passing the assessment. The certificate can be downloaded and printed directly from your account.
What is your refund policy?
We offer a 30-day money-back guarantee. If you are not satisfied with your purchase, you can request a full refund within 30 days of purchase.
How long do I have to complete this course?
You have unlimited time to complete the course at your own pace. Once purchased, the course is available in your account until its expiration date. You can pause and resume at any time.
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Requirements for Credit
To earn credit, participants must complete the entire activity, score at least 70% on the post-test, and submit the activity evaluation. The post-test has no time limit and may be taken as many times as needed.
Hardware Requirements
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