Ethics of Touch in Osteopathic Clinical Practice - Osteopathic Medicine Foundations
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🔎 Ethics of Touch in Osteopathic Clinical Practice | Osteopathic Clinical Skills
In osteopathic medicine, touch is central to diagnosis, treatment, and the therapeutic relationship. But how do we ensure that touch remains ethical, respectful, and patient-centered?
In this video, Dr. Chris Medina, DO—an experienced osteopathic physician and medical educator—explores the ethical principles that guide the use of touch in clinical practice. Learn how to integrate beneficence, non-maleficence, autonomy, and professional boundaries into every patient encounter involving physical contact.
Whether you’re a medical student, osteopathic physician, or clinical educator, this discussion will help you navigate:
✅ The role of informed consent in OMT and physical exams
✅ Communicating clearly before and during physical contact
✅ Cultural and personal factors that influence comfort with touch
✅ Strategies for maintaining professional boundaries
✅ Special considerations with vulnerable patient populations
📘 Ideal for:
• OMS I–IV students
• OMM/OMT faculty
• Preceptors supervising osteopathic medical students
• Healthcare professionals seeking to improve patient communication and ethical practice
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