Heather Guidone, BCPA

The Endometriosis Summit: Patient & Practitioner Town Meeting Program 'Bench to Beltway to Bedside: Advocacy for Endometriosis' is approved for 2 CEs by the Patient Advocate Certification Board to satisfy the requirements for Board Certified Patient Advocates (BCPA). Program Approval Code 18173. This activity meets Competencies and Ethical Standards in the following Professional Advocacy domains:

• Medical Knowledge and the Healthcare System.
• Communication and Interpersonal Relationships.
• Healthcare Access, Finance, and Management.
• Professionalism, Professional Development, and Practice.
• Empowerment, Autonomy, Rights, and Equity.

Objectives:

• Understand vital role of Advocacy in reducing delays in diagnosis, improving outcomes, clinical research, and increasing public awareness for endometriosis.
• Characterize critical importance of multidisciplinary collaboration with gynecologists, pelvic floor Physical Therapists, pain specialists and other disciplines to optimize timely, effective care and treatment for endometriosis and related pain generators; and Navigate practitioner, community, employer, research, legislative, support, and advocacy resources to enhance patient experiences and outcomes.