DIA 2016 Annual Meeting

Component Type: Workshop
Level: Basic
CE: ACPE 1.25 Application UAN: 0286-0000-16-589-L04-P; CME 1.25; IACET 1.25; RN 1.25

This workshop will introduce participants to the concept of narrative medicine and the skills and habits of reflective writing and listening in order to better recognize, receive, absorb, interpret, and honor stories of illness in a clinical setting.

**Due to workshop format, seating is limited and will be available on a first come, first served basis.

The Pennsylvania Convention Center has stringent regulations on maximum room capacities, and they are strictly enforced. Once all seats are occupied, DIA will be required to close the workshop, and no more participants will be admitted. Interested attendees are encouraged to arrive early in order to ensure seating.

Learning Objectives

Define narrative medicine; Explain how narrative competence is applied to nourish empathic health care professional-to-patient relationships; Apply the skills of close reading and reflective writing in a small group setting.

Chair

Jesus Rivera, MSc

Speaker

Facilitator
Lauralee Leonard