Abstract Details

Title Through the Eyes of the Patient

Topic Neurologic ��ɫ��

Presentation(s) P04 - (-)

Poster/Presentation
Number 259

Objective

Background BACKGROUND: The Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida is an ALS Association Certified Center of Excellence and it is a privilege for neurology residents to take part in the ALS clinic. In the past, residents worked alongside the attending physician in examining each of the patients. Currently, residents have the opportunity to accompany one patient during the course of the day to each of their multidisciplinary appointments.

Design/Methods DESIGN/METHODS: During the ALS clinic, the neurology resident interviews and examines a selected patient and then remains with them throughout their encounters with a physical therapist, occupational therapist, speech therapist, respiratory therapist, nutritionist and social worker. At the end of the morning, the resident attends the multidisciplinary round table discussion where each of the cases are discussed, patient needs are identified, and care plans are established.

Results RESULTS: This new design further enhances the value of the ALS clinic and fulfills each of the six core competencies inherent in residency education. The primary focus of the ALS clinic is on providing compassionate and efficient patient care. By playing an active role in the clinic, the resident is able to broaden their scope of medical knowledge beyond the discipline of neurology. Communication among allied health professionals is key in the delivery of effective and appropriate medical care. Feedback thus far on behalf of the residents and patients has been overwhelmingly positive.

Conclusions CONCLUSIONS: This format of resident participation in the ALS clinic is unique and allows the learner to "see through the eyes of the patient." Other training programs should consider embracing this model. The neurology resident will not only gain exposure to the diverse needs of this patient population but will learn how to utilize a multidisciplinary approach to fulfill those needs.

Authors/Disclosures
Elizabeth A. Mauricio, MD, FAAN (Mayo Clinic) PRESENTER	Dr. Mauricio has nothing to disclose.
David J. Capobianco, MD, FAAN (Mayo Clinic)	No disclosure on file
Elliot Dimberg, MD, FAAN (Mayo Clinic-Neurology)	Dr. Dimberg has received personal compensation in the range of $500-$4,999 for serving on a Speakers Bureau for Academic CME.
Kevin B. Boylan, MD	No disclosure on file
Andrea Harriott, MD (Massachusetts General Hospital)	Dr. Harriott has received personal compensation in the range of $10,000-$49,999 for serving as a Consultant for Theranica. Dr. Harriott has received personal compensation in the range of $5,000-$9,999 for serving as an officer or member of the Board of Directors for Headache Cooperative of New England. The institution of Dr. Harriott has received research support from Electrocore. Dr. Harriott has a non-compensated relationship as a Author agreement with Abbvie that is relevant to AAN interests or activities. Dr. Harriott has a non-compensated relationship as a Researcher/Receipt of drug with Praxis that is relevant to AAN interests or activities.
Rebecca L. Hurst, MD (USF College of Medicine)	Dr. Hurst has received personal compensation in the range of $5,000-$9,999 for serving as an Expert Witness for The Paul Wilkinson law firm.
David H. Margolin, MD, PhD (Genzyme Corporation)	Dr. Margolin has received personal compensation for serving as an employee of uniQure, Inc.. Dr. Margolin has stock in Cerevance, Inc. Dr. Margolin has stock in Datacubed Health. Dr. Margolin has stock in uniQure, Inc.. Dr. Margolin has received intellectual property interests from a discovery or technology relating to health care.
Rachel A. Di Trapani, MD	No disclosure on file

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