IC 105-2022: Evolving Responsibilities of the Orthopaedic Team Physician: Managing the Sidelines and Landmines-Evolving Responsibilities of the Orthopaedic Team Physician: Managing the Sidelines and Landmines (1/5)

Evolving Responsibilities of the Orthopaedic Team Physician: Managing the Sidelines and Landmines (1/5)

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In this video, an orthopedist discusses the challenges of providing healthcare at the collegiate level. He highlights the complexity of the collegiate athletic healthcare system, with numerous teams, athletes, training rooms, and competition venues. He emphasizes the need for a medical team to provide proper care in this complex environment and the importance of teamwork. The speaker mentions the increasing involvement of various organizations and associations in collegiate healthcare, leading to more complexity and changing societal and athlete expectations. He discusses the concept of independent medical care (IMC) and its importance in ensuring the well-being of the athletes and minimizing risk. The speaker also highlights the need for clear policies, organizational structure optimization, and communication and transparency within the healthcare system. He references guidelines and consensus statements on IMC and provides recommendations for implementing IMC and improving athlete healthcare at the collegiate level. The speaker also emphasizes the importance of education and training, communication protocols, and the use of discretion when communicating with athletes, coaches, parents, and the media.

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Christopher Kaeding, MD

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collegiate level

healthcare challenges

athlete healthcare

independent medical care

communication protocols

risk minimization