COPD Diagnosis and Individualized Selection of Treatments and Devices: A Path to Better Outcomes

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Overview / Abstract:

Program Description
The nonspecific symptoms and heterogeneous presentations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) make this common condition notoriously difficult to diagnose and treat. Yet without recognition and proper therapy, patients are susceptible to preventable COPD-related exacerbations, hospitalizations, and death. Using a novel, interactive, video-centered, case-based approach, this expert-led live web activity will familiarize family physicians (FPs) with practical, guideline-recommended tools they can use to confidently make a diagnosis of COPD and to select an individualized treatment plan that fosters adherence and meets patients’ needs.

Learning Objectives
Upon proper completion of this activity, participants should be better able to:
Accurately diagnose patients with COPD based on a thorough evaluation using tests and tools as outlined by current best practice guideline recommendations

Formulate evidence-based treatment plans for patients with COPD based on symptom severity and exacerbation risk

Match patients to an appropriate device from among the inhalers and nebulizers available for COPD treatment based on their individual characteristics, including technique needed for proper actuation and use

Expiration

Oct 11, 2020

Discipline(s)

Nurse Practitioner , Physician CME, Physician Assistant CME

Format

Online, Webinar / Webcast / Video

Credits / Hours

1.5 hours

Accreditation

ACCME

Presenters / Authors / Faculty

Faculty
Sandra G. Adams, MD, MS (Chair)
Professor of Medicine
Division of Pulmonary Diseases and Critical Care Medicine
UT Health San Antonio
South Texas Veterans Health Care System
San Antonio, TX
President/CEO/Board Member
WipeDiseases™ Foundation
Steering Committee
Ramon G. Reyes, MD
Diplomate, American Board of Family Practice
Family Practice Specialist
Bandera Family Medical Group
San Antonio, TX

Brian W. Carlin, MD
Sleep Medicine and Lung Health Consultants
Pittsburgh Critical Care Associates
Pittsburgh, PA

Activity Specialities / Related Topics

Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Primary Care, Pulmonary Medicine / COPD

Sponsors / Supporters / Grant Providers

This program is supported in part by independent education grants from AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP; Mylan Specialty L.P. and Theravance Biopharma US, Inc; and Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.

Keywords / Search Terms

Paradigm Medical Communications, LLC. COPD, Family Physicians, Pulmonologists, Pulmonology, Internal Medicine Free CE CME

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