EM2410E "Revealing Hidden Systems in Clinical Care" (IM GR - 10/11/24)

Purpose and Overview

A reality of modern life is that interactions with big, complex organizations can sometimes generate frustrating outcomes. Often, this is because part of the organization is simply unequipped to deal with a particular scenario. The problem of well-intentioned people mismanaging unusual scenarios and overseeing unfortunate outcomes is a well-recognized problem. Understanding these sorts of problems form the basis of systems theory. We will review the basics of systems theory, then use it as a lens to understand some problems in health services research, to see how the approach can be useful to untangling complicated problems in the optimal delivery of clinical care.

Target Audience

UT Southwestern faculty, fellows, residents and medical students, community physicians, nurse clinicians, physician assistants and nurses.

Learning Objectives

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

  • Grasp the outlines of systems theory and its utility to understanding clinical care delivery
  • Better understand the role of Information in driving system change
  • Be able to apply systems-based thinking to understand clinical care delivery problems they encounter as clinicians and as patient.
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 AMA
Course opens: 
10/15/2024
Course expires: 
11/15/2024
Cost:
$0.00
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Photo: First Last, M.D.
Arthur Hong, M.D., M.P.H.
Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine
Division of General Internal Medicine

Available Credit

  • 1.00 AMA

Price

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