Know Thyself: Charting in the Era of Patients’ and Others’ Open Access to the Electronic Health Record

June 13, 2025

An exploration of the ethical implications of open access to health records and the challenges facing providers to balance honesty, clarity, and compassion in charting.

Target Audience

This conference is designed for a multidisciplinary audience of physicians and other health care professionals and stakeholders engaged in the ethical, legal, and clinical dimensions of electronic health records (EHRs), particularly as related to the care of vulnerable patient populations.

Learning Objectives

Participants who engage in this educational intervention will be able to: 
 
  • Identify the ethical implications of patients' and others' open access to the electronic health record, with particular challenges pertaining to psychiatric and adolescent  records.
  • Explore benefits and concerns pertaining to the patient-provider relationship in the era of open notes.
  • Assess best practices and recommendations to balance transparency, patient rights, and privacy protections in electronic health records access particularly for vulnerable populations.
Additional information

Contact

Name: 
Kris Tym
Phone Number: 
+1 (414) 955-4299
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 3.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
    AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
  • 3.00 Hours of Participation
    Hours of Participation credit.
Course opens: 
06/13/2025
Course expires: 
09/12/2025
Event starts: 
06/13/2025 - 8:30am CDT
Event ends: 
06/13/2025 - 12:00pm CDT
Cost:
$1.00

8:30-8:50 am
Welcome and introduction Annie Friedrich, PhD and Arthur Derse, MD, JD

8:50-9:45 am
Ethical Implications of the Electronic Health Record: In the Service of the Patient AnaMaria Lopez, MD, MPH, MACP

9:45-10:40 am
Engagement, Empathy, and Ethical Complications in the Era of Open Note (Mental Health Edition) Tony Thrasher, DO, MBA, CPE, DFAPA

10:40-10:50 am
Break

10:50-11:45 am
Adolescent Confidentiality: Fostering Trust and Emerging Autonomy in the Era of Open Notes Jen Makrides, MD, MA, MHS

11:45 am-Noon
Discussion, wrap up and close

Virtual
United States

 

 

 

Activity Director:
Annie Friedrich, PhD
Arthur Derse, MD, JD

 
Planning Committee:
Annie Friedrich, PhD
Arthur Derse, MD, JD
 

 

In accordance with the ACCME® Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education, Standard 3, all persons in control of content must disclose any relevant financial relationships. It is the policy of the Medical College of Wisconsin to identify, mitigate and disclose the absence or presence of all relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies held by the speakers/presenters, authors, planners, and other persons who may influence content of this accredited continuing education. The following in control of content had no relevant financial relationships to disclose. 

  • Tony Thrasher, DO
  • Ana Maria Lopez
  • Jen Makrides

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 3.00 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 3.00 hours of participation for continuing education for allied health professionals.

Available Credit

  • 3.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
    AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
  • 3.00 Hours of Participation
    Hours of Participation credit.

Price

Cost:
$1.00
Please login or register to take this course.

Registration / Course Enrollment is only required if you are seeking CME credit. 

  • Go to: ocpe.mcw.edu/research 
  • Under “Featured Courses” click on Know Thyself: Charting in the Era of Patients’ and Others’ Open Access to the Electronic Health Record
  • Click on “ADD TO CART

There is a $25 dollar fee to claim your credit for this meeting.