Time, date and location may be subject to change. Please confirm prior to arrival with contact person below.
Moderator/director
Willie McClairen, M.D.
Trauma medical director, Mercy Medical Center – Des Moines
Purpose
Provide updates in diagnostics and treatment of health care problems affecting trauma patients.
Objectives
Upon conclusion of this series, participants will be able to:
- Discuss updated medical diagnosis and treatment strategies utilized in the area under discussion.
- Apply principles of evidence-based medicine in the practice of trauma care.
- Articulate factors that guide the formulation of a management plan in the trauma patient.
- Identify the importance of a team approach to diagnosis, overall treatment plan and follow-up care.
Educational methods
Each program will offer clinical examination of various topics related to trauma. Approximately 45 minutes will be devoted to the didactic portion of the program, including case presentations, followed by 15 minutes of open discussion. For further information, call Jennifer Platz at 515-643-2555.
Target audience
Physicians, nurses, residents and medical students and any health care professional involved in the care patients.
Disclosure policy
Everyone in a position to control the content of this educational activity will disclose to the CME providers and to attendees all relevant financial relationships with any commercial interest. They will also disclose if any pharmaceuticals or medical procedures or devices discussed are investigational or unapproved for use by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Commercial support
None.
Accreditation statements
ACCME: Mercy Medical Center-Des Moines is accredited by the Iowa Medical Society to provide continuing medical education for physicians. Mercy Medical Center – Des Moines designates this live educational activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should only claim credits commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
AOA: Des Moines University continuing education and the AOA Council on Continuing Medical Education approve this program for CME credits.
Questions
For questions regarding AOA credit, please contact:
Continuing Medical Education, AC #505
Des Moines University
3200 Grand Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50312
515-271-1541
cme@dmu.edu
For questions regarding ACCME or IBON credit, please contact:
Continuing Medical Education
Mercy Medical Center
1111 6th Avenue
Des Moines, Iowa 50314
515-643-2223
njcambron@mercydesmoines.org
www.mercydesmoines.org
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