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An osteopathic approach to the Dementia patient
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An osteopathic approach to the Dementia patient
Bridget Stiegler, DO
- Examine the processes for diagnosing and determining prognosis in the patient with dementia
- Assess both pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic therapies available for patients with dementia
- Evaluate a meaningful approach to discussing advance care planning and advance directives for the patient with dementia
Dr. Stiegler has no disclosures.
Accreditation
The Arizona Osteopathic Medical Association (AOMA) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians.
The AOMA designates this activity for a maximum of 1.0 hour of AOA Category 1-A credits and will report CME and specialty credits commensurate with the extent of the physician's participation in this activity.
The Arizona Osteopathic Medical Association (AOMA) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The AOMA designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
AOMA Grievance Policy: The Arizona Osteopathic Medical Association strives to provide continuing medical education programs to fulfill the needs of the attendees and to meet the AOA Accreditation Requirements and ACCME Accreditation Requirements. Comments, questions, or complaints should be submitted in writing to Teresa Roland, Director of Education, by mail to AOMA, 3039 W Peoria Ave, Suite C102-158, Phoenix, AZ 85029, or email teresa@azosteo.org.
Bridget Stiegler, DO, Northern Arizona Healthcare
Bridget Stiegler, DO, is a fifth generation Arizona native who received her osteopathic medical degree from Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine at Midwestern University. Board certified in internal medicine and hospice and palliative medicine, Dr. Stiegler has a special interest in biomedical ethics and education on end of life care. She is a member of the Northern Arizona Healthcare Ethics Committee and an associate professor in the department of internal medicine at the University of Arizona College of Medicine where she oversees a “capstone” lifecycle course focusing on geriatric medicine and end of life care. Dr. Stiegler enjoys a busy inpatient palliative care consult service at Flagstaff Medical Center and participates in an outpatient supportive care clinic.
