Faculty:
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Elliot Sternthal, MD
Assistant Professor of Medicine Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Nutrition Boston University School of Medicine Clinical Director of Diabetes Services Boston Medical Center Boston, MA |
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Elaine Fleck, MD
Associate Clinical Professor of Medicine Department of Internal Medicine New York Presbyterian Hospital- Columbia University Medical Center New York, NY |
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Jane Seley, MPH, MSN, GNP, CDE Diabetes Nurse Practitioner Division of Endocrinology New York Presbyterian-Weill Cornell Medical Center New York, NY |
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John R. White, Jr., PA-C, PharmD Professor of Pharmacotherapy Washington State University College of Pharmacy Spokane, WA |
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Jointly sponsored by Boston University School of Medicine and Haymarket Medical Education LP |
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This activity is supported by an educational grant from Takeda Pharmaceuticals North America, Inc. | |
Intended Audience
Primary care physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this activity, participants will be able to:
| • | Identify at least one barrier in their practice to the effective treatment of their patients with type 2 diabetes | |
| • | Establish a plan to implement improvements in their office-wide systems for the case management of their patients with type 2 diabetes | |
| • | Outline a systematic approach in their practice to the diagnosis and treatment of type 2 diabetes that leads to improved long-term outcomes |
Program Description
This 1-hour Webcast will provide primary-care clinicians with evidence-based strategies to facilitate the optimal management of patients with type 2 diabetes. This program will include two 15- minute didactic presentations followed by a case study.
Agenda
Type 2 Diabetes: Meeting Our Management Goals
This presentation will use a case example to illustrate best practices in the management of type 2 diabetes patients with A1C levels around 7.5%. Appropriate management goals will be highlighted, and regimens utilizing combination oral agents will be discussed.
When and How To Intensify Therapy
A case study will be used to show evidence-based strategies in the management of the type 2 diabetes patient with A1C levels that remain uncontrolled, despite the use of combination oral medications. Intensification of therapy and initiation of insulin will be discussed.
Case Study
Clinical experts will share practical tips and strategies for improving the management of patients with type 2 diabetes in primary care.
All presentations will incorporate data from an ongoing primary-care Performance Improvement program on type 2 diabetes. Available at http://www.mentorqi.com.
Accreditation Statements:
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This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint sponsorship of Boston University School of Medicine and Haymarket Medical Education LP. Boston University School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Boston University School of Medicine designates this educational activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. |
| This program has been approved for 1.0 contact hours of continuing education by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. Program ID 0809446 |
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This program has been reviewed and is approved for a maximum of 1.0 hour of AAPA Category 1 CME credit by the Physician Assistant Review Panel. Physician assistants should claim only those hours actually spent participating in the CME activity.
This program was planned in accordance with AAPA’s CME Standards for Live Programs and for Commercial Support of Live Programs. Approval is valid for one year from the issue date of October 2008. Participants may submit the self-assessment at any time during that period. |
SLIDES AND CME/CE INFORMATION
A program book containing the slides from the Webcast/teleconference, along with the CME/CE information from Boston University School of Medicine and the AAPA, a post-test, and an evaluation form, will be created and made available in a PDF format online at: http://GettingtoGoalWeb.com
OBTAINING CME/CE CREDITS
Upon completion of your participation in the live or archived program, participants will be asked to complete a post-test and evaluation form. Successful completion of the post-test is required to earn Category 1 CME credit. Successful completion is defined as a cumulative score of at least 70% correct. Upon successful completion of the post-test, a certificate of completion will be issued to you.
