MBC Webinar: PTSD and Navigating the Medical System with Emily Parks
Wed, Jan 24
|Livestream
This engaging session will delve into the unique challenges individuals with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) face when navigating the complex terrain of the medical system.
Time & Location
Jan 24, 2024, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM EST
Livestream
About the event
Emily Parks will share the account of three patients, their stories of medical PTSD, and the impact it had on their delivery of healthcare presently as well as the long-term impact on their quality of life.
Target Audience
This presentation is intended for patients who experience increased anxiety and other symptoms of PTSD when engaging in the healthcare system and who suspect such anxiety significantly impacts their ability to engage in their healthcare and their overall treatment outcomes. This presentation is also intended for healthcare providers who are interested in how more conscious communication can aid both themselves and their patients in the collaborative delivery of healthcare with minimal medical trauma.
Learning Outcomes
How medical PTSD impacts patients ranging from newly diagnosed to long-term care
The category of ways medical PTSD can develop