Objectives

After participating in this educational activity, attendees should be able to:

1| Apply patient-centered communication strategies to improve trust, validation, and therapeutic alliance when caring for patients with chronic, complex conditions such as Ehlers-Danlos syndrome.
(ACGME: Interpersonal & Communication Skills, Professionalism)

2| Analyze the impact of diagnostic uncertainty, chronic pain, and perceived stigma on clinician–patient relationships and care outcomes.
(ACGME: Practice-Based Learning & Improvement, Professionalism)

3| Identify system-level and interprofessional barriers to coordinated care for patients with multisystem disorders, and propose strategies to improve team-based collaboration.
(ACGME: Systems-Based Practice)

4| Reflect on personal and team responses to emotionally complex clinical encounters and incorporate strategies to mitigate moral distress and support clinician well-being.
(ACGME: Professionalism, Practice-Based Learning & Improvement

Facilitator:

Dr. Stephen Ryzewicz
Internist AHMP
Baystate Medical Center

Panelists:

Caroline Norton, 4th Year Medical Student

Caroline's PCP

NameRoleFinancial Relationship DisclosuresDiscussion of
Unlabeled/Unapproved Uses of
Drugs/Devices in Presentation?
Dr. Stephen RyzewiczFacilitatorNo relevant relationships with ineligible companies to discloseNo
Caroline Norton,PanelistsNo relevant relationships with ineligible companies to discloseNo
Caroline Norton,PanelistsNo relevant relationships with ineligible companies to discloseNo
Session date: 
05/11/2026 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDT
Location: 
Baystate Medical Center
759 Chestnut Street
Chestnut Conference Center 1 & 2 and Webinar
Springfield, MA 01199
United States
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Add to calendar: 
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
  • 1.00 ANCC Contact Hours
  • 1.00 BCIPE Risk Management
  • 1.00 IPCE Credit Hour(s)
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