April 13 Forum to Discuss How Uncertainty Affects How You Practice

April 7, 2022

“Uncertainty in Medicine – Emerging Ideas and Understanding” will be the focus of the MMA’s next noon-time forum on Wednesday, April 13 from noon to 1 p.m.    

During this session, two physicians will join a patient's family member to discuss uncertainty in clinical practice and how clinicians can engage with patients and their families in building trust and understanding, especially in the face of challengingly uncertain clinical situations. 

The forum will include the following experts:  

• Dan Berg, patient advocate 

• Kathleen Lane, MD, assistant professor of medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine, University of Minnesota Medical School 

• Andrew Olson, MD, FACP, FAAP, associate professor of medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine, University of Minnesota Medical School 

Learning objectives for the forum include:   

• Describe common ways that uncertainty manifests in clinical practice 

• Identify effective strategies for discussing uncertainty with colleagues and patients 

• Describe negative consequences of maladaptive responses to uncertainty. 

To register, click here. 

The forum is free to members, $15 for non-members. This forum is being presented in partnership with the University of Minnesota Medical School.