TITLE: Healthcare & the Humanities

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Objectives

As a result of this activity, participants will be able to: 

  • Use close reading and writing as a means of processing difficult events and mitigating compassion fatigue.
  • Discuss works of art, narrative works, poems, graphic novels and reflect on their assumptions and biases towards patients.
  • Develop relationships with their teammates based on shared discussions and participation in activities.

Practice Change

As a result of this activity, participants will be able to: 

  • Apply improved listening skills and introspection to the clinical encounter.
  • Fortify clinical encounters and collegial relationships with narrative competence.

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All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated.

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Session date: 
08/21/2025 - 12:15pm to 1:15pm EDT
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  • 1.00 ACPE Continuing Pharmacy Education (CPE) Credits

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  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

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    Nemours Children’s Health designates this activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

  • 1.00 Continuing Education
    This activity is designated for 1.00 continuing education credits.
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Speaker(s)

Paula Phipps, B.A., M.A.

has no relevant financial relationships to disclose at this time.