Spring 2020 Fellows Webinars-AOSSM Recorded Webinar: Transition to Practice as a Future Team Physician - Pearls for Success and Medico-Legal Implications

AOSSM Recorded Webinar: Transition to Practice as a Future Team Physician - Pearls for Success and Medico-Legal Implications

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Summary: This video is a webinar featuring Drs. Eric McCarty, Matthew Provencher, and Armando Vidal discussing the role of team physicians in sports medicine. They emphasize the importance of communication, building relationships, and putting the athlete's needs first. The webinar covers topics such as preseason physicals, emergency action plans, and the availability of medical equipment. Ethical considerations and conflicts of interest are also addressed. The panelists stress the importance of independent judgment and continuous learning. They provide insights into returning athletes to play, emphasizing trust, thorough evaluation, consultation with specialists, and the use of objective metrics. Mental health and psychological readiness are highlighted as well. Collaboration with other professionals, including athletic trainers and coaches, is encouraged. The video provides guidance for future team physicians transitioning into practice, highlighting the complex nature of returning athletes to play and the ethical responsibility to prioritize patient health.

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May 26, 2020

Keywords

webinar

team physicians

sports medicine

communication

preseason physicals

emergency action plans

ethical considerations

continuous learning

returning athletes to play