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ForwardAddressing the Elephant in the Room: The Experience of Shame Following Medical Errors
Course description
In this presentation, Duke University School of Medicine’s Will Bynum, MD, will use personal narrative and academic research to explore the psychology of shame, particularly as it relates to the medical profession. Dr. Bynum will provide updates related to the current research on shame in medicine, and the application of these research findings more broadly in healthcare. Lastly, Dr. Bynum will describe strategies for advancing shame resilience within the healthcare profession.
Learning objectives
At the conclusion of this learning activity, participants will be able to:
- Define the differences between shame and guilt and describe why this distinction matters
- Outline the triggers, contributing factors and effects of shame in healthcare professionals
- Describe the signs of a shame reaction
- List specific strategies for advancing shame resilience in healthcare
Target audience
Physician and clinician policyholders
Disclosure
There are no relevant financial relationships with ACCME-defined commercial interests for anyone who was in control of the content of this activity.
CME information
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the Illinois State Medical Society and ISMIE Mutual Insurance Company. The Illinois State Medical Society is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Illinois State Medical Society designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
The Illinois Nurse Practice Act rules deem CME credit provided by approved sponsors as acceptable to fulfill nursing continuing education requirements for licensure. Nurses may claim one contact hour per unit of CME in the state of Illinois.
Additional information
The recommendations contained in this resource are not intended to define conduct that is appropriate in every case, should not be considered as establishing any standard of care, and do not constitute legal advice. Physicians, clinicians and healthcare providers should take care to ensure that all care rendered reflects the best clinical judgment and complies with the laws and regulations of the state or location at which the care was provided.
Will Bynum, MD
Will Bynum, MD, is an associate professor of family medicine at Duke University School of Medicine and the director of the Duke Family Medicine Residency Program. He is completing his PhD in Health Professions Education at Maastricht University in the Netherlands, where he studies shame experiences across the continuum of medical education. He is the creator of The Shame Conversation, an initiative that utilizes mixed media to advance open communication about the role of shame in healthcare.
Available Credit
- 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of the Illinois State Medical Society and ISMIE Mutual Insurance Company. The Illinois State Medical Society is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Illinois State Medical Society designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
- 1.00 Discount Credit
- 1.00 Participation Credit
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