As a DO, you believe there’s more to good health than the absence of pain or disease. You focus on prevention, working to understand a patient’s lifestyle and environment rather than just treating symptoms.
The AOA provides tools and resources designed to help DOs provide uniquely osteopathic, high-quality patient care. The following programs and guides are intended to help keep you up to date on advancements in medicine and improve patient outcomes.
Being empathetic means understanding patients’ experiences, concerns and perspectives. Use these strategies to strengthen your empathy skills.
Recognize and assist your patients impacted by social determinants of health.
The AOA is committed to ensuring excellent patient standards, and actively participates in initiatives focused on collaboration and patient-centered care.
Access valuable supplemental information for patients on topics like cancer screenings, mental health and nutrition.
Explore educational materials, resources and articles created to help guide patients through flu season.
Use these tools for help managing RSV, including information on identifying symptoms, treatment protocols, patient education and more.
Additional resources
The American Osteopathic Association Patient Safety Organization (AOA PSO) is a no-cost, member-exclusive community committed to improving patient safety through collaboration, transparency and shared learning. Participants analyze safety events, identify risks and foster a culture of accountability. By joining, you’ll help break down communication barriers and promote continuous improvement across all levels of care.
Access tools to help you implement telehealth options into your practice. HIPPA requirements, coding information and payment information are also covered.
Download the Prognosis SOMA: Antibiotics custom medical app for a game-based look at antibiotic stewardship. The AOA developed the app, which is available for Apple or Android devices, with the CDC and A.T. Still University Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine (ATSU-KCOM). DOs who complete all six case studies in the app can earn up to 1.5 Category 1-B CME credits (0.25 credits per case).