Speaker(s): 

Diana Crowley, DO, Resident, Geisinger - has nothing to disclose.

Moderator(s): 

Michaelyn Notz, DO, Staff Member, Geisinger - has nothing to disclose. 

Learning Objectives: 

At the conclusion of this session, the participant should be able to: 

• discuss the impact of poor clinical communication on patient outcomes, including its role in increasing clinical errors and compromising patient safety
• examine the effects of electronic communication in healthcare settings, focusing on both the benefits and challenges it poses in clinical interactions
• identify the phenomenon of alert fatigue among healthcare providers and its downstream effects on decision-making, attention, and overall clinical performance
• explore strategies to mitigate communication breakdowns in healthcare, enhancing both interpersonal and electronic communication to optimize patient care
• discuss the role of technology in shaping clinical communication, emphasizing how to balance accessibility and minimize the adverse effects of constant digital availability

Disclosure of Relevant Financial Relationships with/without Commercial Interests:

The Planning Committee consisting of Michaelyn Notz, DO; Jeff Summers, DO and Kamran Namjouyan, DO have no identified disclosures. 

CE Committee Member/Content Reviewers have nothing to disclose. 

Any/All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated. 

Content Disclosure: 

This presentation/content is HIPAA compliant. 

Commercial Support for this Session

None