Program Description: 
Former Wisconsin Governor Martin J. Schreiber, a dedicated and out-spoken advocate on Alzheimer’s disease, dementia and caregiving, shares his experiences as a caregiver to his wife and high school sweetheart, Elaine, offering humor, compassion and words of wisdom. His book, My Two Elaines: Learning, Coping, and Surviving as an Alzheimer’s Caregiver, is filled with both the triumphs and challenges in his journey with Elaine and has received widespread praise from the caregiving community. 
 
Bioethics and Medical Humanities Grand Rounds provides a monthly forum for teaching participants to resolve cases based on the best ethical practices. Bioethics and Medical Humanities Grand Rounds also provides information on any legislative changes that occur so that clinicians are ready to implement them. The Center for Bioethics and Medical Humanities is the only clinical ethics center in Wisconsin. The faculty are leaders in clinical ethics and set the agenda for clinical ethics practice in Southeastern Wisconsin.
 
Key Words: Bioethics, Clinical Ethics, Health Care Ethics, Medical Ethics, Medical Humanities
Target audience: 
  • Physicians
  • Nurse Practitioners
  • Physician Assistants
Learning objectives: 

Participants who engage in this educational intervention will be able to:

  • Initiate conversations to determine whether  patients or colleagues know and understand the emotional pain among those impacted by Alzheimer's and the need to take steps to alleviate it.
  • Identify the likely isolation of an Alzheimer’s patient and caregiver and be ready with suggested resources and means of support.
  • Recommend tips on healthy lifestyle and nutrition habits for those with Alzheimer's and their caregivers.
Faculty & credentials: 
Activity Director(s):
Arthur R. Derse, MD, JD
Professor and Director
Center for Bioethics and Medical Humanities
Medical College of Wisconsin
 
Speaker:
Martin J. Schreiber, JD
Former Governor of Wisconsin
 
In accordance with the ACCME® Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education, Standard 3, all in control of content must disclose any relevant financial relationships. The following in control of content had no relevant financial relationships to disclose.
  • Martin J. Schreiber, JD
 

Contact

Name: 
Kris Tym
Email: 
ktym@mcw.edu

ACCME Accreditation Statement:
The Medical College of Wisconsin is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

AMA Credit Designation Statement:
The Medical College of Wisconsin designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Hours of Participation for Allied Health Care Professionals:
The Medical College of Wisconsin designates this activity for up to 1.00 hours of participation for continuing education for allied health professionals.

Session date: 
09/17/2024 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm CDT
Location: 
Virtual Meeting
Milwaukee, WI
United States
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  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
    AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
  • 1.00 Hours of Participation
    Hours of Participation credit.

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