FACULTY
Geoffrey Chupp, MD
Professor of Medicine (Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine)
Director, Yale Center for Asthma and Airways Disease (YCAAD)
Director, Pulmonary Function Laboratory
Yale-New Haven Hospital
New Haven, CT
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
This enduring virtual preceptorship will help clinicians describe symptoms and signs of uncontrolled asthma for prompt diagnosis and appropriate treatment. Additionally, this education will support HCPs as they evaluate strategies for patient-centered communication, education, and shared decision making to potentially reduce the occurrence of low adherence to treatment. HCPs will leave this education with an improved ability to discuss evidence-based treatment selection strategies based on the latest guidelines for symptom control.
TARGET AUDIENCE
This activity is designed to meet the educational needs of U.S.-based pulmonologists, respiratory technicians, respiratory therapists, and other healthcare providers involved in the care of adult and pediatric patients with moderate-to-severe asthma.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- Explain the clinical evidence for approved and investigational biologics for the treatment of moderate-to-severe asthma
- Describe evidence-based strategies to effectively select therapies based on patient-specific factors
- Identify strategies to provide more effective patient-centered communication and education to promote better outcomes
ACCREDITATION STATEMENT
Med Learning Group is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. This CME activity was planned and produced in accordance with the ACCME Essentials.
PHYSICIAN CREDIT DESIGNATION STATEMENT
Med Learning Group designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 1.25 AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the enduring activity.
JOINT ACCREDITATION STATEMENT
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Amedco LLC and Med Learning Group. Amedco LLC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
NURSES (ANCC) CREDIT DESIGNATION
Amedco LLC designates this activity for a maximum of 1.25 ANCC contact hours.
DISCLOSURE POLICY STATEMENT
In accordance with the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education, educational programs sponsored by Med Learning Group must demonstrate balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor. All faculty, authors, editors, staff, and planning committee members participating in an MLG-sponsored activity are required to disclose any relevant financial interest or other relationship with the manufacturer(s) of any commercial product(s) and/or provider(s) of commercial services that are discussed in an educational activity.
DISCLOSURE OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
Dr. Chupp discloses that he is involved in the ongoing trials for AstraZeneca, Epiphany (NHLBI), GlaxoSmithKline, NHLBI (PRECISE), and RAPT Therapeutics. He is also a consultant for AstraZeneca, Genentech, GlaxoSmithKline, Merck, RAPT Therapeutics, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and Sanofi.
All relevant financial relationships have been mitigated.
CME Content Review
The content of this activity was independently peer reviewed.
The reviewer of this activity has nothing to disclose.
CNE Content Review
The content of this activity was peer reviewed by a nurse reviewer.
The reviewer of this activity has nothing to disclose.
Staff Planners and Managers
The staff, planners, and managers reported the following financial relationships or relationships to products or devices they have with ineligible companies related to the content of this activity:
- Matthew Frese, General Manager of Med Learning Group has nothing to disclose.
- Christina Gallo, SVP, Educational Development for Med Learning Group has nothing to disclose.
- Chris Drury MA, MS, MBA, Medical Director for Med Learning Group, has nothing to disclose.
- Lauren Welch, MA, VP, Outcomes and Accreditation for Med Learning Group has nothing to disclose.
- Daniel DaSilva, Outcomes and Accreditation Coordinator for Med Learning Group has nothing to disclose.
- Felecia Beachum, Sr. Program Manager for Med Learning Group has nothing to disclose.
- Naomi De Brito, Associate Program Manager for Med Learning Group has nothing to disclose.
DISCLOSURE OF UNLABELED USE
Med Learning Group requires that faculty participating in any CME activity disclose to the audience when discussing any unlabeled or investigational use of any commercial product or device not yet approved for use in the United States. During this lecture, the faculty may mention the use of medications for both FDA-approved and non-approved indications.
METHOD OF PARTICIPATION
There are no fees for participating and receiving CE credit for this activity.
In order to obtain your certificate for the mentioned accreditation, participants need to successfully complete the associated pre/post activities and evaluation.
Your certificate will be provided as a downloadable file.
DISCLAIMER
Med Learning Group makes every effort to develop CME activities that are science based. This activity is designed for educational purposes. Participants have a responsibility to use this information to enhance their professional development in an effort to improve patient outcomes. Conclusions drawn by the participants should be derived from careful consideration of all available scientific information. The participant should use his/her clinical judgment, knowledge, experience, and diagnostic decision making before applying any information, whether provided here or by others, for any professional use.
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AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
Staff will be glad to assist you with any special needs. Please contact Med Learning Group prior to participating at [email protected]
RELEASED DATE: October 30, 2023
EXPIRATION DATE: October 30, 2024
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