Better Bones: Comprehensive Case Studies in Osteoporosis Management
Faculty: Marjorie M. Luckey, MD, Chair, John P. Bilezikian, MD, Susan L. Greenspan, MD, Steven T. Harris, MD, FACP, Michael R. McClung, MD, FACE, FACP, Nelson B. Watts, MD, FACP, MACE
Format: Case Study
Credit Available: a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit ™
Course Description: Through a series of Web-based patient cases, participants will learn strategies for managing challenging clinical issues associated with osteoporosis care, such as identifying at-risk populations and recognizing comorbid medical conditions and drug therapies. The practical utilization of diagnostic tools and screening techniques, as well as the appropriate interpretation of the results, will also be discussed.
Surveying the Landscape of Osteoporosis Management: The Broad Strokes to the Finer Points
Faculty: Suzanne Jan de Beur, MD, James A. Simon, MD, CCD, NCMP, FACOG
Format: Webcast
Credit Available: a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit ™
Course Description: This 60-minute interactive Webcast is part of a complimentary CME/CE series for primary care professionals who treat patients with osteoporosis. Focusing on the clinical literature and recent guidelines, expert faculty discuss the available diagnostic strategies used to identify patients with or at risk of osteoporosis, as well as the incorporation of fracture risk into individualized treatment decisions for this patient population.
Optimizing the Care of Patients With or at Risk of Osteoporosis: A Practical Guide for Performance Improvement
Faculty: Susan L. Greenspan, MD, James A. Simon, MD, CCD, NCMP, FACOG
Format: Newsletter
Credit Available: a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit ™
Course Description: This implementation guide is one of the many certified continuing medical education activities available in the program, Performance Improvement Strategies in Osteoporosis. This program offers a comprehensive series of activities designed to cover a broad range of topics on osteoporosis care, with the ultimate goal of helping primary healthcare professionals improve the care of patients with or at risk of osteoporosis. For additional information on this certified CME/CE initiative or to view the other available activities, visit www.pi-iq.com/osteoporosis.
Enhancing Outcomes for Osteoporosis Patients: Communication Strategies to Promote Compliance and Persistence
Faculty: Deborah T. Gold, PhD
Format: Digital Newsletter
Credit Available: a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit ™
Course Description: This activity will provide physicians with the knowledge and tools to incorporate osteoporosis education into their everyday practice and improve their patients’ adherence to lifestyle and pharmacologic recommendations. The online versions of these articles are enhanced with video clips of sample patient-physician interactions.
