Total Credits: 1 including 1 AOA Category 1-A Credit(s), 1 Ethics/Risk Management Credit(s)
As the aging population increases, new health enhancing strategies and nutrition have made age 80 the new age 60. Physicians are practicing routinely into their 80's without much impedance. Hospital staffs have begun to impose neurocognitive testing (in contradiction to Federal Law) which discriminates against a particular age-group of physicians simply relating to age and without taking into account all parameters of physician health. This presentation discusses current federal discrimination law and other areas which can impact individual physician livelihood and well-being.
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 .75 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.
WHEN SHOULD A CLINICIAN RETIRE ? (0.82 MB) | 12 Pages | Available after Purchase |
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