Key Concepts in the Power of Presence: Entering a Balanced Relationship-Patient and Practitioner

Course Description

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Course Description

The activity will address osteopathic clinicians’, as well as other practicing clinicians’, needs to improve knowledge, competence and/or performance for the treatment of Systemic Disorders and Physiological Functions by leveraging the principles of osteopathic medicine.  

Effective treatment varies for patients. This webinar will offer participants the opportunity to learn the neuroanatomic basis for how OMT affects physiologic functions, and meets of needs of interested physicians who want to increase their knowledge in this area of medical practice, including assessment of existing and emerging therapies, as they develop customized treatment plans via interactive case scenarios.

Learning Objectives

 After completing this activity, learners will be able to:

• Develop an understanding of how to enter into relationship with patients in a way that includes empathy, boundaries, and promotes open communication.
• Apply this feature of a balanced relationship to each of their osteopathic manipulative treatments for better patient outcomes.
• Assess for themselves when they are residing in that balanced relationship.

Target Audience

This activity is for osteopathic and medical physicians (DO/MD), Medical Students (DO/MD), and International Osteopaths.

Prerequisites

No prerequisites required.

Rachel Brooks, MD, FCA is a graduate of University of Michigan Medical School. Dr. Brooks completed post-graduate work in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Michigan Hospitals, Integrated Residency Program.   She holds certifications as   Diplomate, American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, May 1983 and Diplomate, National Board of Medical Examiners, July 1980. She is currently practicing physical medicine and rehabilitation, specializing in osteopathic manipulative medicine privately in Portland Oregan. Dr. Brooks is the editor of two books of Rollin Becker, DO’s work: -Life in Motion and -The Stillness of Life and assisted Anne L Wales, DO in the editing of WG Sutherland’s -Teachings in the Science of Osteopathy.   She is a member of the American Academy of Osteopathy and the Osteopathic Cranial Academy, and a Fellow of the Osteopathic Cranial Academy, 2017.