Best Practices & Strategies to Mitigate Medical Misinformation

WEBINAR DESCRIPTION
Commentators and pundits have expressed considerable concern about medical misinformation as a novel force influencing patients and yet the threat of misinformation has been with us for a long time. What can we learn from historical struggles with false and misleading information about health and medicine? How might we best address misinformation in interactions with patients? In this webinar, we will discuss how we should conceptualize misinformation as a phenomenon and what healthcare professionals can do about it.

INSTRUCTOR
Brian Southwell, PhD, Distinguished Fellow, RTI International. Adjunct Professor of Internal Medicine, Duke University 

LEARNER OUTCOMES
Upon completion of this webinar, participants will be able to:  

1. Describe historical examples of medical misinformation
2. Assess relationships between health misinformation exposure and
   health disparities
3. Define practical steps clinicians can take to mitigate medical misinformation through recent initiatives, including the National Forum on Best Practices to Address Health Misinformation

SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION
Participants will watch the on-demand recording in its entirety and complete an assessment and feedback module in the Academy Learning Portal. You will have three months from the date of purchase to complete and review the course material. You will receive a reminder email two weeks before the expiration date. 

AUDIENCE
Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Occupational Therapists, Occupational Therapy Assistants, Physical Therapists, Physical Therapist Assistants and Speech-Language Pathologists

CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS
Occupational Therapists:

 Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. Course approval ID# 11270. This distance learning independent webinar is offered at .15 CEUs [introductory, Foundational Knowledge]. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA

Physical Therapists: This online course has been approved by the Illinois Physical Therapy Board for 1.5 Contact Hours. Approval #216-000069

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is recognized by California and the New York State Education Department's State Board for Physical Therapy as an approved provider of physical therapy and physical therapist assistant continuing education for 1.5 Contact Hours on 3/11/25.

Many states accept continuing education contact hours recognized in other states, enabling professionals to use these hours to meet their licensing or certification requirements. Please consult your state regulations to see if this meets CEU requirements for your license.

Speech-Language Pathologists: 

DISCLOSURES
Course Directors and Planning Committee Members:
Julie Lenkiewicz, MS, CCC-SLP - Has nothing to disclose.
Melissa Kolski, PT, OCS, Dip MDT - Has nothing to disclose.
Leslie Marriott, OT - Has nothing to disclose.
Selah Bustamante, MSN, RN, CRRN - Has nothing to disclose.
Speakers, Moderators and Panelists:
Brian Southwell, PhD - Financial: Has received honoraria from Pfizer and AstraZeneca
Non-financial: Currently serves on advisory committees for the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine and for the U.S. Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention

TECHNOLOGY REQUIREMENTS
To participate, you will need a device with an internet connection. Supported devices include computers, laptops, and both iOS and Android mobile devices. For the best experience, we recommend using high-speed broadband internet (LAN, Cable, or DSL). Please ensure you are using the latest stable version of Chrome, Firefox, or Safari. Internet Explorer is not supported. Additionally, JavaScript and cookies must be enabled on your browser. You will also need a speaker and microphone or a phone for dial-in. For live online sessions, make sure to download the latest version of Zoom (at Zoom.us/download) to ensure compatibility.

CANCELLATION POLICY
To request a cancellation of a live webinar, please provide written notice by email or by phone within 24 hours of placing your order and we will refund you the full course fee. If you cannot give notice within 24 hours, a credit towards a future course of equal value would apply.