Psych Congress Elevate 2024 Digital Brochure - 19

How to Navigate the Ethics of
Diagnostic Uncertainty
ashleY vandercar, Md, Jd
Practice/ProfessioNal
maNagemeNt
A patient's treatment is guided by their diagnosis.
Unfortunately, it's not always easy to make a
diagnosis. This is particularly true when a patient
is an unreliable historian, or there is an overlay of
substance use. This session will explore the use of
ethical principles (autonomy, justice, beneficence,
and non-maleficence) as a means of guiding treatment
in diagnostically challenging cases. Specific
emphases will include malingering ( " fake good " or
" fake bad " ) and substance-induced psychosis.
3:10 PM-4:10 PM
From Practice to Policy:
Real-Life Perspectives
to Help Avoid Malpractice
ilan Melnick, Md
Practice/ProfessioNal
maNagemeNt
Navigating the complexities of malpractice risks
can seem daunting. This session offers a unique
opportunity to explore a real malpractice case, to
gain insights on how to handle this should your
practice ever be sued. Engaging in an in-depth discussion
of the case process, including actions taken
and strategies that could have been employed
to fortify the case. Practical advice on protecting
oneself for future litigations will be shared, providing
valuable guidance for mitigating malpractice
risks. Join us for an enlightening session that
bridges the gap between practice and policy,
empowering practitioners to navigate malpractice
challenges with confidence and diligence.
Is My Patient Bipolar II and What the
$%@! Should I Do About It?
Jonathan MeYer, Md;
Michael asbach, dMsc, pa-c,
psYch-caQ;
PsychoPharmacology
This session confronts the challenges clinicians
face when encountering patients with suspected
Bipolar II Disorder (BD-2), offering practical insights
into the diagnostic and therapeutic aspects
of managing this complex mood disorder, and
differentiating it from unipolar depression (MDD),
especially MDD with mixed features. Through a
comprehensive exploration of the patient's diagnostic
journey, the nuanced role of traditional antidepressants
and evidence-based options for BD-2,
participants will gain a deeper understanding of
BD-2 and acquire tools to establish the diagnosis
and thereby plan effective treatment.
Picking Up the Pieces:
A Primer on Trauma, Treatment,
and Healing from Post-Traumatic
Stress Disorder
rakesh Jain, Md, Mph;
ZacharY herrMann, do
PsychoPharmacology
This program will provide an overview on
post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Topics
covered include epidemiology, pathophysiology,
diagnosis, comorbid conditions, treatment, and
conducting a trauma informed interview. There
will be an emphasis on what experiencing PTSD
is like and how it shows up in the clinical setting.
Emerging treatments will also be discussed.
4:20 PM-5:20 PM
9:20 aM-10:20 aM
Exhibit Hall, Career Fair, &
Poster Presentations
Join your peers in the Exhibit Hall to
engage with mentors, recruiters, and future
employers and learn about available pharmaceuticals
and devices for your practice.
Have your CV reviewed by a hiring expert
(booth #319), get a professional headshot
taken by our photographer (booth #330),
and more!
Visit the Poster Pavilion to review relevant,
cutting-edge research, keep up-to-date
on innovative projects and programs, and
learn from your colleagues in this peer-topeer
educational format.
Visit the Psych Congress Elevate booth
(#222) to register with an exclusive Alumni
rate for 2025 and to learn more about our
other Psych Congress events.
5:00 PM-5:20 PM
DJ and Karaoke
Join your peers and faculty for
Elevate's Got Talent!
Autism Spectrum Disorder:
From Core Symptoms
to Comorbidity
tiMothY wilens, Md
PsychoPharmacology
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is increasing in
its prevalence and presentation for treatment. Although
the core symptoms of ASD remain critical
to identify, other comorbid psychiatric disorders
are also frequently requiring diagnosis and treatment.
In this session, a review of core symptoms
and comorbidity in ASD will be undertaken with
recent data highlighting the overlap and treatment
of co-occurring ADHD and substance use
disorders.
Mindful of Hormones:
The Mental Health Journey
of Women
MoushuMi MukerJi, Msn,
pMhnp-bc, cnM; vanessa JoY walker
PsychoPharmacology
This presentation will discuss the role of neurosteroid
hormones and their cyclical patterns of effect
on the brains and minds of women. The implications
for the mental health of women in a fastpaced
and challenging world will be highlighted.
Insights into treating mental health disorders
affecting women across the life cycle
will be offered.
Sunday,
June 2
8:00 aM-9:10 aM
b reak F a st
i nnov ation
t heaters
(non- accredited )
Breakfast will be served. Seating is limited to 200
attendees and will be available on a first-come, firstserved
basis. Please plan to arrive early to ensure a
seat. No CE credits are offered at these programs.
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