Overview

Although Katherine had broken over 500 bones by the time she was ten years old, she does not let Osteogenesis Imperfecta dictate her entire life. Katherine's parents advocated for her to always attend a mainstream school where she excelled in her classes and eventually graduated summa cum laude with a BA in graphic design. Today she runs her own art and design business and is mostly financially independent.

Through much trial and error, Katherine and her parents have found alternative therapies and treatments to control her pain and that allow her not to rely on heavy medications to function. Listen as she describes her day to day life, reminding us that there is more than one way to skin a cat and that every patient should be treated as an individual. Protocols are excellent guidelines but they are just that - guidelines. They are there to guide you, but a truly good doctor, physical therapist, nurse or other medical professional can think outside the box and has an open mind when it comes to patient care.

Why you should Attend

Gaining a new perspective, learning how to think outside the box in the medical profession, learning how to become a better medical professional

Areas Covered in the Session

• The importance of treating each patient as an individual 
• What works for some doesn't always work for all
• Protocols are important, but it's equally important to know when to break them 
• Interesting case study about someone with a rare disability that is a successful business owner and how she got there

Who Will Benefit

• Medical Professionals
• Medical Students
• Physical Therapy Students
• Occupational Therapy Students
• Rehab Specialists