Diagnostic Humility: Admitting We Don't Know It All

This course delves into the concept of diagnostic humility in the day-to-day practice of speech-language pathology. Designed for seasoned clinicians who feel like they have “seen it all”, this course will explore the nuances between humility, confidence, and expertise in diagnostic and assessment processes. Additionally, there will be a focus on how the relationships with our patients and their families can be affected by the ways we approach diagnostics through a combination of theoretical discussion, case examples, and self-reflection.

Presenters

Amanda Hitchins
M.S CCC-SLP
Amanda Hitchins, MS, CCC-SLP is a graduate of the MGH Institute of Health Professions and has spent the last 12 years working as a pediatric generalist in outpatient rehabilitation and school settings in greater Boston, rural Minnesota, and the Ituri Province of the Democratic Republic of Congo. In addition to her clinical work experience, Amanda has been a caregiver and advocate for both of her parents after they were each diagnosed with a different form of dementia 4 years apart. She currently lives in Rosemount Minnesota with her husband and two school-age children, but can frequently be found working or occasionally relaxing in much warmer climates.

Learning Objectives

Explain the concept of humility in the context of working as a seasoned, experienced clinician providing diagnostics and assessments in the field of speech language pathology
Assess and self-reflect on how patient and/or caregiver interactions and relationships have been impacted by self-doubt, humility, confidence, or overconfidence
Identify at least 3 strategies to incorporate diagnostic humility in to clinical practice without diminishing one’s expertise, knowledge, and competency.

Agenda

5 minutes	Introduction and Explanation of Learning Objectives
15 minutes	Introduction of the term “diagnostic humility” and review of existing literature on this topic in other medical fields
15 minutes	Connect the concept of diagnostic humility to the field of Speech Language Pathology through a variety of case examples
10 minutes	Provide guiding questions for reflection on how we have approached diagnostics with our patients or their caregivers as we progress in our careers
10 minutes	Provide realistic strategies for bringing diagnostic humility into practice
5 minutes	Summary

Disclosures

Speakers - Financial	Amanda will receive compensation from Bright Ideas Media for presenting this course.
Speakers - Nonfinancial	Amanda has no additional non financial information to disclose.
Course - Content	Amanda has no additional content information to disclose.
Course - Financial Support & In Kind	This course is being sponsored by SLP Toolkit and Having Our Say.

ASHA

This course is offered for 0.1 ASHA CEUs, Introductory Level, Professional Area, Professional Area