The Human Dimensions of Medicine

The one-day event in November will consist of three separate activities.

Narratives in Medicine (9:00 am - 11:00 am)

- Speakers: Dr. Alan S. Weber and Dr. Mohamud A. Verjee.

- This workshop provides an overview of the importance of narratives and story-telling in medicine, including: biographical stories by doctors and nurses to guide developing trainees, self-reflective writing to improve practitioner performance, and patient stories as peer-to-peer education materials and as a window into the patient experience. The role of stories in healthcare practitioner self-care will also be explored. Examples of narratives will be analyzed in small groups along with reflective writing exercises.

- Learning objectives: At the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:

Describe the scope and goals of the fields of Narrative Medicine; Evaluate the evidence base for improved patient outcomes using narrative medicine and interventions for: better patient education, improved doctor-patient relations, culturally sensitive healthcare, improved diagnostic accuracy, and improved follow up / home care; Assess the value of using narrative medicine in your practice and patient education programs; Evaluate a resource pack of materials for implementing narrative medicine in your clinic and for private study.

Art Therapy and Visual Arts in Medicine (1:00 pm - 5:30 pm)

- Speakers: Ms. Sara Powell, Ms. Natalia Gomez Carlier, and Ms. Sarah Roach.

- This workshop will assist in providing participants with a basic understanding on the need to develop closer communication, with medical staff and psychology professionals, in order to holistically support local patients; in turn, helping professional colleagues make informed decisions and appropriate referrals. Culturally specific intervention should eventually shape and have a guiding impact on the development and growth of the social care sector in partnership with the medical practice in Qatar as a unifying treatment and support.

- Learning Objectives: At the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:

Discuss the basic principles and the theoretical components (evidence based research on effectiveness) of visual arts in medicine and Art Therapy; Describe how Art Therapy can be an effective treatment intervention to help patients deal with trauma and chronic illness; Explain the Art Therapy process for people experiencing chronic illness; including how the use of art materials, metaphor, and play can provide an inner resource for positively confronting an ongoing illness and ultimate psychological relief; Discuss culturally specific knowledge to better holistically support the Qatari patient and compare it to current treatment research across Arab nations; Explain framework for making appropriate referrals to Art Therapy; Describe the importance of approaching treatment from a perspective that encompasses both mind and body.

Physicians Life Writing (1:00 pm - 5:30 pm)

- Speakers: Dr. Arthur Frank, Dr. Alan S. Weber, and Dr. Mohamud  A. Verjee.

- This small master class will provide guidance for physicians to record their life experiences by writing autobiographical stories. Potential goals of story writing for participants include: memorializing important life events, providing career retrospectives, sharing valuable wisdom with others, or resolving traumatic experiences. The class is open to licensed physicians.

- Learning Objectives: At the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:

Analyse stories about physicians; Write their own stories to explore professional and personal issues.

1. 1- Describe the scope and goals of the fields of Narrative Medicine.
2. 2- Evaluate the evidence base for improved patient outcomes using narrative medicine and interventions for: better patient education, improved doctor-patient relations, culturally sensitive healthcare, improved diagnostic accuracy, and improved follow up / home care.
3. 3- Assess the value of using narrative medicine in your practice and patient education programs.
4. 4- Evaluate a resource pack of materials for implementing narrative medicine in your clinic and for private study.
5. 5- Discuss the basic principles and the theoretical components (evidence based research on effectiveness) of visual arts in medicine and Art Therapy.
6. 6- Describe how Art Therapy can be an effective treatment intervention to help clients deal with trauma and chronic illness.
7. 7- Explain the Art Therapy process for people experiencing chronic illness; including how the use of art materials, metaphor, and play can provide an inner resource for positively confronting an ongoing illness and ultimate psychological relief.
8. 8- Discuss culturally specific knowledge to better holistically support the Qatari patient and compare it to current treatment research across Arab nations.
9. 9- Explain framework for making appropriate referrals to Art Therapy.
10. 10- Describe the importance of approaching treatment from a perspective that encompasses both mind and body.
11. 11- Analyse and write stories about physicians.
12. 12- Write about their own experiences to explore professional and personal issues.

DHP 

Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar is accredited as a provider of Continuing Medical Education (CME) and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) by the Ministry of Public Health's Department of Healthcare Professions.

This activity is an Accredited Group Learning Activity (Category 1) as defined by the Ministry of Public Health's Department of Healthcare Professions-Accreditation Section and is approved for a maximum of 6.00 hour(s).

ACCME

Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar designates this Live Activity for a maximum of 6.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.


Disclosure of Relationships/Content Validity

It is the policy of Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar to adhere to the Department of Healthcare Professions (DHP) and Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) Criteria, Policies, and Standards for Commercial Support and content validation in order to ensure fair balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in all its sponsored programs. All faculty participating in sponsored programs are expected to disclose relevant financial relationships pertaining to their contribution to the activity, and any discussions of off-label or investigational uses of approved commercial products or devices, or of any products or devices not yet approved in the United States and elsewhere. WCM-Q CME/CPD activities are intended to be evidence-based and free of commercial bias. 

Friday, November 16, 2018