Program #852 • Available Tuesday, August 08, 2006
Certified for AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ through Saturday, August 08, 2009

Assisting Patients Who Need Lifestyle Changes

 

Program Description

This program provides nonpharmacologic approaches to slowing disease progression and improving the quality of life of patients with chronic disease. It focuses on educational and counseling strategies to help patients improve their diet and nutrition, increase their physical activity, and enhance their problem-solving and coping skills. The strategies that Dr. Giangola and his team employ at their center to help patients with diabetes make healthy lifestyle changes can also be used to assist patients with heart disease, the metabolic syndrome, cancer, or other chronic illnesses. The lifestyle changes program that is discussed in this video is emblematic of other hospital-based education programs in the United States that are accredited by the American Diabetes Association.

(60 minutes)

Credit Information

Up to 2 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™

This activity is designed for primary care physicians and other healthcare professionals who provide care to chronically ill patients who can benefit from lifestyle changes.

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 Wednesday, August 08, 2007. 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.