Join ATSU-KCOM Karen Snider provides practical knowledge and techniques to solve issues associated with constipation using osteopathic techniques. A high-quality video of hands-on approaches for solving your patients’ constipation issues is included in this program.

There are learning objectives for this activity. 1. Discuss the current diagnostic criteria for constipation. 2. Explain the epidemiology and risk factors of the disease. 3. Discuss the findings of the physical examination. 4. The treatment goals of various types of techniques should be discussed with the management of the patient in mind.

There are accreditation statements. The American Osteopathic Association gives accreditation to the Missouri Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons. MAOPS designates this program for a maximum of 1.75 AOA Category 1-A credits, which will be reported with the extent of the physician’s participation.

There is a planning disclosure. The National Center for Osteopathic Principles in Education Planning Committee has no financial relationships with any organization that produces, markets, resells, or distributes health care goods or services.

There is a Grievance Policy. The nature of the grievances should be specified in writing. All grievances should be directed to the Executive Director, who will forward them to the Education & Convention Committee. Within 30 days of receipt, all grievances will be responded to. If the participant does not receive a satisfactory response, they can submit a complaint in writing to the Council on Continuing Medical Education of the AOA.