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Patient Worthy Medicine
Start Date: 5/6/2016Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Date: 5/7/2016End Time: 4:30 PM
Event Description
Patient Worthy Medicine: The Art and Science of Evidence Based Practice
 
During this interactive two-day conference, participants will be guided through the process of evidence-based practice by being provided with and practicing practical strategies for applying the art and science of medicine.

Distinguished, world-renowned international presenters include:
Dr. Allen Shaughnessy, Senior Editor of Essential Evidence Plus, Consulting Editor for Dynamed and co-creator of Information Mastery – Keynote Speaker;
Dr. Edward Livingston, Deputy Editor for Clinical Content of JAMA, The Journal of the American Medical Association. Physician and PA faculty from the University of Worcester, England and Drexel University will also lecture on both days;
Dr. Rod Jackson, New Zealand cardiovascular risk factor epidemiologist will discuss his GATE tool for critical appraisal;
Mr. David Allen, mastectomy scar tattoo artist, will discuss the use of empathy.
Ms. Adrian Banning, PA-C, recently recognized as one of Philadelphia’s “Who’s Next in Health”
 
Additional lecturers represent leaders in the field joining us to present their strategies for the interpretation and use of patient-centered evidence.

Consider attending if you use evidence-based medicine in any capacity. (Professionals and students welcome: Physician assistants, nurse practitioners, physicians, registered nurses, public health workers, medical librarians, pharmacists, academic faculty, clinical, medical journalists).
 

Location:
The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University
Historical Library
1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Philadelphia, PA 19103
http://www.ansp.org/
Audience:
  • Everyone

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