INSIGHT HEALTHCARE SERIES
Ultimate Medical Academy (UMA) will virtually host its second biannual INSIGHT HEALTHCARE SERIES — a summit that brings relevant healthcare topics to the forefront.
Mental health disorders have reached epidemic proportions, putting primary care and emergency departments on the front line.
1 in 5 adults in the U.S. experience mental illness1.
59% of Florida adults with mental illness fail to receive treatment2.
44th is where Florida ranks in the U.S. in access to mental healthcare2.
Is your team equipped for difficult patient discussions?
Facilitated by licensed psychiatrist Dr. J. Andrew Chacko, this interactive event will offer practice in real-life scenarios through web-based simulation software, preparing physicians and healthcare team members to engage patients in difficult discussions impacting their health.
This is a no fee educational activity | 4.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
In order to receive credit for this activity, participants must attend the activity in its entirety and submit an evaluation form. Upon receipt of a completed activity evaluation form, a statement of credit will be e-mailed to you within 4 weeks.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
The educational design of this activity addresses the needs of primary care and emergency department physicians and their care teams involved in the treatment of patients with mental illness and/or substance or addiction issues.
After completing this activity, the learner should be better able to:
- Review evidence-based screening tools for depression and substance use
- Describe risk factors and warning signs of substance use, depression, and suicidal ideation
- Discuss how to perform brief interventions using motivational interviewing techniques
- Select collaborative treatment planning options with patients
- Explain how to coordinate referrals to treatment or follow-up care
- Identify how to incorporate wellness strategies into daily routines
- Describe the patient perspective when discussing, supporting and addressing mental health conversations and needs
- List strategies, systems, and tools to address difficult conversations and assess patient needs
PROGRAM AGENDA
The educational design of this activity addresses the needs of primary care and emergency department physicians and their care teams involved in the treatment of patients with mental illness and/or substance or addiction issues.
- Introduction 4:00 p.m. — 5:00 p.m.
- Break 5:00 – 5:10 p.m.
- Simulation exercises: Introduction, Risk Factors & Warning Signs, Screening & Treatment 5:10 – 5:50
- Small group simulation debriefs 5:50 – 6:30
- Break 6:30 – 6:50
- Simulation exercises: Suicide Risk & Conclusion 6:50 – 7:20
- Debrief 7:20 – 7:50
- Break 7:50 – 8:00
- Synthesis and Conclusion 8:00 – 9:00
CONTACT INFORMATION
For information about the accreditation of this program, please contact UMA at 813-496-7737 or umacme@ultimatemedical.edu.
Americans with Disabilities Act
Event staff will be glad to assist you with any special needs (i.e., physical, technical, etc.). Please contact umacme@ultimatemedical.edu prior to the event.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Physician Accreditation Statement
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through Ultimate Medical Academy (UMA). UMA is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Physician Credit Designation
Ultimate Medical Academy designates this live internet-based activity for a maximum of 4.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Physician Assistants/Nurse Practitioners
AAPA and AANP accepts certificates of participation for educational activities certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ from organizations accredited by ACCME or a recognized state medical society.
UMA is institutionally accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES). UMA’s
Continuing Medical Education programs are not included within the institution’s grant of accreditation from ABHES.
DISCLOSURE
Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest
Ultimate Medical Academy (UMA) requires instructors, planners, managers and other individuals and their spouse/life partner who are in a position to control the content of this activity to disclose any real or apparent conflict of interest they may have as related to the content of this activity. All identified conflicts of interest are thoroughly vetted by UMA for fair balance, scientific objectivity of studies mentioned in the materials or used as the basis for content, and appropriateness of patient care recommendations.
1 National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). 2020. Mental Health By The Numbers. https://nami.org/mhstats2 Mental Health America (MHA). Access to Care Ranking 2020. Adults with AMI who did not receive treatment.