Learning Objectives:
– Learners will identify and understand the basic ethical principles—autonomy, beneficence, non-maleficence, and justice—and how they may be applied to the use of digital technologies in healthcare settings and the possible weaknesses inherent in doing so.
– Learners will evaluate the risks and benefits associated with the integration of AI, robotics, wearables, and virtual reality in patient care, including considerations of patient safety, data security, and the potential for bias in algorithms.
– Learners will enhance their understanding of the informed consent process specific to telemedicine, ensuring they can effectively communicate to patients the unique aspects, benefits, and limitations of remote consultations.
– Learners will develop guidelines for maintaining professional boundaries when interacting with patients in digital environments, including the appropriate use of social media and virtual communication platforms.
– Learners will recognize the importance of fostering a culture of ethical awareness and professionalism within their healthcare teams, encouraging open discussions about ethical dilemmas and the responsible use of technology in patient care.
– Learners will identify best practices for protecting patient privacy and ensuring data security when utilizing digital health technologies, understanding relevant regulations such as HIPAA and the implications of data breaches.
Accreditation Statements:
VOCCME is co-sponsored by the Missouri Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons (MAOPS), the Georgia Osteopathic Medical Association (GOMA), the Montana Osteopathic Medical Association (MOMA), the North Carolina Osteopathic Medical Association (NCOMA), the Ohio Osteopathic Association (OOA), the Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons of Oregon (OPSO), and the Tennessee Osteopathic Medical Association (TOMA). Each of these osteopathic associations is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians.
VOCCME has been designated for a maximum of 1 AOA Category 1-A credits by the VOC sponsors, who have authorized MAOPS to report CME and specialty credits to the AOA commensurate with the extent of the physician's participation in this activity.
MAOPS is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
MAOPS designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Planning Disclosure:
The VOCCME Planning Committee has no relevant financial relationships with any organization producing, marketing, reselling, or distributing healthcare goods or services consumed by or used on patients relative to the content of these presentations.
AOA Grievance Policy:
All grievances should be in writing and specify the nature of the grievance. Initially, all grievances should be directed to the MAOPS Executive Director, who will then forward said grievance to the Virtual CME Committee. All grievances will receive an initial written response within 30 days of receipt. If a participant does not receive a satisfactory response, they can submit a complaint in writing to the Council on Continuing Medical Education of the AOA at 142 East Ontario Street, Chicago, IL 60611.