Caring for the Caregivers VII

Research has documented that physicians’ personal health habits correspond with the quality of preventive care they offer patients. This conference will address strategies for improving the health and well-being of physicians, medical students, residents, and fellows. This program will help identify problem areas physicians may face and ways they can improve situations and in turn teach or advise patients more effectively through their own lifestyle practices.

The conference will consist of didactic, plenary sessions coupled with interactive, breakout sessions. Plenary sessions will address workplace conflict issues, the neurobiology of wellness, medical therapies, guides to exercise, and paying attention to colleagues. Each breakout session is designed to create an environment for discussion on the topics of nutrition, tai-chi, and best practices for treating physicians. The value of this program comes from input from attendees who are stimulated to formulate (or implement) new strategies for their personal and professional well-being.

Objectives
After participating in this activity, attendees will be able to:

* Cite two recent trends in the medical practice environment.
* Identify resources and best practice strategies for treating physicians and paying attention to colleagues with potentially impairing health concerns.
* Practice healthy eating habits and develop an appropriate exercise guide for yourself and your patients.
* Practice a range of approaches to address intense conversations and situations that improve results.
* Recognize neuroimmune mechanisms underlying diseases that connect mind and body.
* Interpret complementary and alternative medicine terminology, definitions, and available therapies.

Accreditation:
The Massachusetts Medical Society designates this educational activity for a maximum of 7.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

This activity meets the criteria of the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Medicine for risk management study.

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint sponsorship of the Massachusetts Medical Society and Physician Health Services.

The Massachusetts Medical Society is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Jointly Sponsored by the Massachusetts Medical Society and Physician Health Services

Schedule

7:00 am Registration/Continental Breakfast/Exhibits Open
8:00 am - 4:30 pm Program

Friday, October 2, 2009

- Location -
MMS Headquarters at Waltham Woods
860 Winter Street
Waltham, MA

CME Credit Available: 7.5

Approved for 7.5 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM (RM)

Registration Information:
Preregistration is required and space is limited. Registrations will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.

* For more information or to register, please call (800) 843-6356.