
Key Concepts for the Rural Practitioner

Key Concepts for the Rural Practitioner
Course Description
Providers who practice in rural communities face challenges often not shared by their colleagues in urban or suburban settings or in larger practice settings. This series of learning modules addresses topics specifically requested by rural practitioners in Missouri, ranging from behavioral health to caring for older adults, and from communication issues to ethics.
At the conclusion of this CME activity, participants will be able to:
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- Identify common barriers and develop solutions to the barriers in the treatment of certain chronic conditions;
- Improve communication skills with patients and families;
- Recognize and proactively address ethical issues.
- Identify common barriers and develop solutions to the barriers in the treatment of certain chronic conditions;
Course Modules
Module 1: Caring for the Older Adult
- Caring for Older Adults with Multiple Chronic Conditions: The Role of Patient Choice - David Mehr, MD, MS
Module 2: Children & Adolescents
- Psychopharmacology in Autism Spectrum Disorder - Michael Ford
- Clinical Ethics for Rural Practitioners - Lea Brandt, PhD, ODT, MA
Learning activities and modules will be added on an on-going basis
Course Faculty - listed alphabetically by last name
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Lea Brandt, PhD, OTD, MA
Associate Professional Practice Professor, Department of Medicine; Director, Center for Health Ethics, MU School of Medicine
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Michael Ford
MU School of Medicine
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David Mehr, MD, MS
Professor Emeritus, Department of Family and Community Medicine, MU School of Medicine
Instructors
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Karen Schmidt GRAPHIC DESIGNER View Profile
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Thom Pancella CEHP DIRECTOR View Profile
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Michelle Dickens
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Rebecca Brown
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Tammy Rood
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