CME Credit - HIV / AIDS Update
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The article, “The Palliative Care Consultation Service: Optimizing Quality of Life when Quanity of Life is Limited,” whose major author is Robert P. Shannon, MD, and appearing in the Winter 2006 issue of Northeast Florida Medicine Journal, has been approved for 1.0 category 1 credit hour.
Faculty & Credentials:
Robert P. Shannon, MD is Program Director,
Palliative Medicine, Department of Family Medicine, Mayo Clinic
Jacksonville, FL
Target Audience: Physicians (M.D. and D.O.) needing credit for relicensure or initial licensure.
Objectives for CME Article
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Discuss the emerging medical specialty of palliative care.
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Describe the current state of end-of-life care in Florida.
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Identify and describe the roles of the interdisciplinary Palliative Care Consultative Service.
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Discuss the Domains of Palliative Care.
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Identify who is an appropriate candidate for a palliative care consultation.
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Discuss how the components of palliative medicine might be applied in all medicine.
Date of Release: December 15, 2006 Date Credit Expires: December 15, 2007 Estimated time to complete: 1 hr.
Methods of Physician Participation in the Learning Process
- Read the End of Life article
- Complete the Post Test and Evaluation and submit to the DCMS
Hardware & Software required: Internet compatible computer with browser and Adobe Acrobat Reader to read the article in PDF format.
CME Credit Eligibility:
In order to receive full credit for this activity, a minimum passing
grade of 70% must be achieved. Only one re-take opportunity will be
granted if a passing score is not made on the first attempt. A
certificate of credit/completion will be emailed, faxed or USPS mailed
within 4-6 weeks of submission. If you have any questions, please
contact the DCMS at 355-6561, ext. 106, or
deana@dcmsonline.org.
Faculty Disclosure Information
Dr. Shannon reports that he
has no significant relationships to disclose, financial or otherwise,
with any commercial supporter or product manufacturer associated with
this activity.
Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest
St. Vincent’s Medical Center (SVMC) requires speakers, faculty, CME
Committee, and other individuals who are in a position to control the
content of this educational activity to disclose any real or apparent
conflict of interest they may have as related to the content of this
activity. All identified conflicts of interest are thoroughly evaluated
by SVMC for fair balance, scientific objectivity of studies mentioned in
the presentation and educational materials used as basis for content,
and appropriateness of patient care recommendations.
Joint Sponsorship Accreditation Statement
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education through the joint sponsorship of St. Vincent’s Medical Center and the Duval County Medical Society. The St. Vincent’s Medical Center is accredited by the Florida Medical Association to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The St. Vincent’s Medical Center designates this educational activity for a maximum of 2.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
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