Psychiatry Grand Rounds Lecture: Defense Interpretation that Leads to Clarification of the Medical Diagnosis

Start Date: Wed, 09 Nov 2022 12:00:00 EST

Jerome S. Blackman, MD, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry will present "Defense Interpretation that Leads to Clarification of the Medical Diagnosis."

TARGET AUDIENCE:
Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Students, Primary Care Providers, and Healthcare Professionals.

OBJECTIVES:
Following this presentation, participants will be able to:
1. Identify defensive operations that guard against guilt, shame, and emotional pain.
2. Interpret the defenses to patients in such a way that mysterious medical diagnoses become apparent.

GENERAL COMPETENCIES ADDRESSED:

Patient centered-care, medical knowledge, and Patient Care

DISCLOSURE:
Jerome Blackman, MD and the Planning Committee have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose.

ACCREDITATION: Eastern Virginia Medical School is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

CREDIT DESIGNATION: Eastern Virginia Medical School designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

One hour of continuing education credit will be awarded for psychologists. The Eastern Virginia Medical School Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Eastern Virginia Medical School Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

For any questions regarding CE for psychologists, please call Lisa Fore-Arcand, at 757.446.6140.