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| December 23 |
no CME
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| December 30 |
no CME
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| January 6, 2009 |
“New Approaches to the Diagnosis and Treatment of Hypertension” 1) Discuss the epidemiology, risk factors, etiology, and treatment of essential hypertension. Matthew Sorrentino, M.D. – Associate Professor of Medicine Grantor: None |
| January 13, 2009 |
“Midlevel Providers in the Hospital Setting” 1) Describe the regulatory and accreditation standards regarding use of midlevel providers in a hospital setting. 2) Discuss the credentialing and privileging processes specific to the midlevel provider (advanced practice nurses and physician assistants). 3) Identify the roles and responsibilities of ARNP’s and PAs. 4) Discuss common scenarios where ARNP’s and PA’s are utilized in the hospital setting. Carol Grantor: None
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| January 14, 2009 |
Oncology Grand Rounds Topics: To Be Announced |
| January 20, 2009 |
“Current Concepts in the Management of Aortic Aneurysms”
*1) Review the surgical concepts of aneurysms of the aorta. 2) Discuss the role of endografting in the management of aortic aneurysms. Michael Kikta, M.D. – Vascular Surgeon Affiliated Surgeons of Grantor: None
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| January 27, 2009 |
“Hospice and Palliative Care: Comfort at the End of Life” 1) Define hospice and palliative Care. 2) Review services and current barriers to access. 3) Discuss health professional knowledge and attitudes regarding hospice care. Javette Orgain, M.D., MPH Grantor: None |
KishHealth System is accredited by the Illinois State Medical Society to sponsor continuing medical education for physicians.
KHS designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Application for CME credit has been filed with the American Academy of Family Physicians. Determination of credit is pending. The AAFP invites comments on any activity that has been approved for AAFP credit. Please forward your comments on the quality of this activity to cmecomment@aafp.org.
A fee of $10.00 for each program will be assessed for guest physicians (non-dues-paying physicians) if a certificate of attendance is required.
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