Name
Prevalence Of Traditional, Complementary, Or Non-Conventional Medicine Use By Surgical Patients Seen Aboard The Hospital Ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) During Operation Continuing Promise 2022 (CP-22)
Speakers
Content Presented on Behalf of
Navy
Services/Agencies represented
US Navy, Other/Not Listed
Session Type
Posters
Room#/Location
Prince Georges Exhibit Hall
Focus Areas/Topics
Clinical Care
Learning Outcomes
Following this session, the attendee will be able to:
1. Describe the risks associated with ingested substances and the potential for interactions that enhance or deplete the efficacy of medications administered during surgical procedures.
2. Identify at least one traditional, complementary, or non-conventional medication that might be used by partner nations’ military and/or civilian populations in the U.S. Southern Command Area of Responsibility.
3. Discuss the need to consider including traditional, complementary, or non-conventional medication during a medication reconciliation with patients.
4. Recognize the importance of cultural competence in understanding and integrating traditional, complementary, and non-conventional medicine into conventional medical practice during global health engagements.
1. Describe the risks associated with ingested substances and the potential for interactions that enhance or deplete the efficacy of medications administered during surgical procedures.
2. Identify at least one traditional, complementary, or non-conventional medication that might be used by partner nations’ military and/or civilian populations in the U.S. Southern Command Area of Responsibility.
3. Discuss the need to consider including traditional, complementary, or non-conventional medication during a medication reconciliation with patients.
4. Recognize the importance of cultural competence in understanding and integrating traditional, complementary, and non-conventional medicine into conventional medical practice during global health engagements.
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