Overcoming Challenges to Hypothyroidism Management: Approaches for Primary Care to Improve Adherence and Outcomes
Overcoming Challenges to Hypothyroidism Management: Approaches for Primary Care to Improve Adherence and Outcomes
On-Demand Webcast
Presenters/Q&A Cohosts
Michael McDermott, MD
Professor of Medicine and Clinical Pharmacy
University of Colorado Denver, School of Medicine
Aurora, Colorado
Peter A. Singer, MD
Professor of Clinical Medicine
Keck School of Medicine of USC
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, California
Intended Learners
This activity is designed for primary care physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and nurses.
Learning Objectives
After completing this activity, participants should be able to:
- Apply guideline-directed and evidence-based approaches for the diagnosis and management of overt hypothyroidism
- Describe clinical presentation and patient factors associated with subclinical hypothyroidism
- Better monitor hypothyroidism patients’ TSH levels to tailor treatment to target, while protecting against hyperthyroidism
- Improve patient counseling to set treatment expectations and promote patient adherence
- Outline the rationale for sound medical judgment in the management of patients with hypothyroidism experiencing residual symptoms
Activity Overview
This on-demand webcast is available with synchronized slides and audio.
To be eligible for documentation of credit, participants must complete the educational activity, complete the 10-question post-test with a score of 70% or better, and complete the evaluation form. After successful completion of the post-test and evaluation form online at www.naccme.com, participants may immediately print their documentation of credit.
Release date: August 21, 2012
Expiration date: August 21, 2013
Estimated time to complete: 1 hour
There is no fee associated with this activity.
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Accreditation
In support of improving patient care, North American Center for Continuing Medical Education, LLC (NACCME) is 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.
CME
NACCME designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
CNE
This continuing nursing education activity awards 1.0 contact hour.
Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider #13255 for 1.0 contact hour.
AANP
This program is approved for 1.00 contact hours of continuing education by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. Program ID 1206239. This program was planned in accordance with AANP CE Standards and Policies and AANP Commercial Support Standards.
Independent Clinical Reviewer: Simon Fisher, MD, PhD, Associate Professor of Medicine, Cell Biology and Physiology, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri
Nurse Planner: Susie Seaman, NP, Sharp Rees-Stealy Wound Clinic, San Diego, California
Planning Committee
The planning committee comprises Simon Fisher, MD, PhD, Michael McDermott, MD, Peter A. Singer, MD, and Susie Seaman, NP; and Michael Kearney, Nick Lombardi, Stacey Ohana, Randy Robbin, and John Savage, NACCME.
Financial Disclosure and Conflicts of Interest
According to the disclosure policy of NACCME, faculty, editors, managers, and other individuals who are in a position to control content are required to disclose any relevant financial relationships with relevant commercial companies related to this activity. All relevant conflicts of interest that are identified are reviewed for potential conflicts of interest. If a conflict is identified, it is the responsibility of NACCME to initiate a mechanism to resolve the conflict(s). The existence of these interests or relationships is not viewed as implying bias or decreasing the value of the presentation.
All educational materials are reviewed for fair balance, scientific objectivity of studies reported, and levels of evidence.
The faculty has reported the following:
Dr. Fisher: Promotional speakers bureau—Merck
Dr. McDermott and Dr. Singer: disclosed no relevant financial relationships with any commercial interests.
Ms. Seaman: Scientific advisor—Molnlycke Health Care; Promotional speakers bureau—Molnlycke Health Care
Mr. Kearney, Ms. Ohana, Mr. Robbin, and Mr. Savage have disclosed no relevant financial relationships with any commercial interests.
Mr. Lombardi: Stock shareholder—Inspire Pharmaceuticals, Inc., ViroPharma, Inc., Vertex Pharmaceuticals
NACCME requires faculty to inform participants whenever off-label/unapproved uses of drugs and/or devices are discussed in their presentations.
The faculty have disclosed that no off-label/unapproved uses of drugs and/or devices will be discussed.
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Copyright © 2012 by North American Center for Continuing Medical Education, LLC. All rights reserved. No part of this accredited continuing education activity may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, without first obtaining permission from North American Center for Continuing Medical Education. The opinions expressed in this educational activity are those of the faculty and are not attributable to NACCME. Clinical judgment must guide each professional in weighing the benefits of treatment against the risk of toxicity. Dosages, indications, and methods of use for products referred to in this activity are not necessarily the same as indicated in the package insert for each product, may reflect the clinical experience of the presenters, and may be derived from the professional literature or other clinical sources. Consult complete prescribing information before administering.
Grant Support
Supported by an educational grant from Abbott
