Total Credits: 2 including 2 AOA Category 1-A Credit(s), 1 Ethics/Risk Management Credit(s)
Integrative Approaches to Chronic Digestive Problems
Tonya Sweezer, DO
This presentation will review factors affecting digestive health and provide specific interventions that include herbal, nutrient, dietary, and mental/emotional to reduce the impact of chronic digestive disorders.
Upon completion of this presentation, participants will be able to:
The Texas Medical Board's Top 10 List
Jeff McDonald, JD and Jon Porter, JD
This presentation will discuss new rules put into place by the Texas Medical Board in the past six (6) months as well as discuss various actions/activities and concerns that place physicians at risk of investigation and disciplinary action by the Texas Medical Board.
Upon completion of this presentation, participants will be able to:
Statement of Accreditation
The Texas Osteopathic Medical Association (TOMA) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians. TOMA designates this program for a maximum of 2 AOA Category 1-A credits and will report CME credits commensurate with the extent of the physician’s participation in this activity.
Grievance Policy
All grievances may be directed to TOMA's Executive Director at toma@txosteo.org. All grievances will receive an initial response within 30 days of receipt. If the participant does not receive a satisfactory response, they can submit a complaint to the Bureau of Osteopathic Education of the AOA at 142 East Ontario Street, Chicago, IL 60611.
| Integrative Approaches to Chronic Digestive Problems (1.13 MB) | 22 Pages | Available after Purchase |
| McDonald/Porter Handout (885.9 KB) | Available after Purchase | ||
Dr. Tonya Sweezer is a board-certified Family Medicine physician and Naturopathic physician. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry from Seattle University and her Naturopathic Medical degree from Bastyr University. She then went on to complete her medical education at the University of North Texas Health Science Center earning her Masters in Health Sciences and her medical degree as a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Sweezer completed her Family Medicine residency training at Methodist Charlton Medical Center in Dallas, TX. Dr. Sweezer expertly combines naturopathic, osteopathic, and functional medicine principles with traditional medical practice to optimize health and maintain wellness.
Dr. Sweezer discloses that she has no relevant financial relationships with any organization producing, marketing, reselling, or distributing health care goods or services consumed by, or used on, patients relative to the content of this presentation.
Jeff McDonald is a founding partner of the law firm of McDonald, Mackay & Weitz, L.L.P., Austin, Texas. Licensed in Texas since 1988, Jeff has worked as an attorney in both the public and private sectors. He previously served as an Assistant City Attorney for the City of Austin, and as the Director of Hearings and Compliance for the Texas Medical Board, the Texas Physician Assistant Board, and the Texas Acupuncture Board. He is Board certified in Administrative Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, and his current practice focuses primarily on physician licensure defense, health license defense, general administrative law, and professional licensing for health care providers, as well as other services.
Mr. McDonald also serves as the Field Representative for Texas Osteopathic Medical Association’s Impaired Physician Committee. He frequently works with health care professionals who are experiencing chemical dependency or mental health issues.
Mr. McDonald discloses that he has no relevant financial relationships with any organization producing, marketing, reselling, or distributing health care goods or services consumed by, or used on, patients relative to the content of this presentation.
Attorney Jon Porter is a partner with the law firm of McDonald, Mackay, Porter & Weitz, LLP in Austin, Texas. With an extensive background handling legal, regulatory, and licensure issues, Jon Porter has built a reputation for being an experienced and highly skilled?professional license defense attorneys. Before attending law school, Mr. Porter was a licensed investigator for the?Texas Medical Board?for several years. Since becoming an attorney in 1999, Mr. Porter has worked extensively in both the public and private sectors. He was previously an appellate attorney for a large Houston-based law firm, writing briefs for various courts including the US Supreme Court and the Texas Supreme Court. In the public sector, Mr. Porter was a legislative aide for Texas Representative Senfronia Thompson. Mr. Porter returned to the Texas Medical Board as a prosecuting attorney and later became the Director of Enforcement and Compliance. Mr. Porter joined?McDonald, Mackay, Porter & Weitz, LLP?as a partner in 2003. His current practice focuses primarily on?physician?and?health license defense, general?administrative law, and professional licensing for health care providers. He frequently works with health care professionals who are experiencing chemical or mental impairment, standard of care issues, licensure matters and boundary issues. Mr. Porter is frequently called on for speaking on?topics of medical regulation?and medical-ethical issues.
Mr. Porter discloses that he has no relevant financial relationships with any organization producing, marketing, reselling, or distributing health care goods or services consumed by, or used on, patients relative to the content of this presentation.
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