Program #784 • Available Monday, May 21, 2001
Certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
through Friday, May 21, 2004
Controversies in Gastrointestinal Disease
Faculty
Alan
Cutler, MD
Assistant Professor of Medicine
Wayne State Unversity
Detroit, MI
Partner, Digestive Health Association
Farmington Hills, MI
Michael
P.
Jones, MD, FACP
Associate Professor of Medicine
Department of Medicine
Division of Gastroenterology
Northwestern University
Feinberg School of Medcine
Chicago, Illinios
Ronnie
Fass, MD
Associate Professor of Medicine
University of Arizona
Director, Motility Laboratories
Southern Arizona VA Health Care System
University of Arizona Health Sciences Center, Tuscon, AZ
Tucson, Arizona
Program Description
Physicians are often called upon to evaluate and manage patients with GI
disorders such as non-cardiac chest pain, heartburn, esophagitis, and ulcers
related to H. pylori infection. Because these conditions are so widespread,
and have such a profound impact on patient functioning and quality
of life, they account for a tremendous utilization of healthcare resources
each year. In this video, the faculty explores the challenges of accurately
diagnosing these conditions and developing initial and long-term treatment
plans that are comprehensive, yet cost-effective. Case studies and an
open-discussion format emphasize practical, realistic approaches that highlight the debates that continue to surround assessment and care.
(60 minutes)
Credit Information
Up to 2 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
This activity is designed for primary care physicians, gastroenterologists, and
other healthcare professionals with an interest in the diagnosis and treatment of
H. pylori infection, non-cardiac chest pain, heartburn, and esophagitis.
Learning Objectives
After taking part in this CME activity, participants should be able to:
CME Credit Designations
ACCME The Network for Continuing Medical Education (NCME) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
AMA NCME designates this educational activity for a maximum of 2 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their
participation in the activity.
AAFP This activity has been reviewed and is acceptable for up to 2 Prescribed credits by the American Academy of Family Physicians. AAFP accreditation begins Tuesday, May 21, 2002. Term of approval is for one year from this date, with option for yearly renewal.
AOA This activity is eligible for up to 2 hours of credit in Category 2-A of the American Osteopathic Association.