Overview / Abstract: |
Program Overview Primary care providers, internists, and other general practitioners may be the first to see a patient with PI and require a level of awareness. Yet, a survey issued by the American Academy of Allergy Asthma and Immunology and Immune Deficiency Foundation found that only 4% of primary care practitioners were aware that guidelines existed for the diagnosis and management of primary immunodeficiency. Because symptoms can overlap with many other conditions and/or diseases, it is also important that either an allergist or an immunologist evaluate the patient to screen for PI. The management of PI patients on IgG therapy is extremely complex, and there are various immunoglobulin formulations/delivery systems with different risk/benefit profiles that must be individualized for diverse PI patients. Thus, this activity endeavors to increase the knowledge and competence of PCPs, internists, and other practitioners regarding the diagnosis and treatment of PI in an effort to enhance patient outcomes. Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to: Describe clinical strategies for optimizing interdisciplinary care models in PI therapy management. |
Expiration |
Sep 25, 2020 |
Discipline(s) |
Nurse Practitioner , Nursing CNE, Physician CME, Physician Assistant CME |
Format |
Online |
Credits / Hours |
.5 |
Accreditation |
ACCME |
Presenters / Authors / Faculty |
Hey Jin Chong, MD, PhD Division Director of Pediatric Allergy & Immunology |
Activity Specialities / Related Topics |
Allergies / Allergic Reactions, Family Medicine, Immunology / Immunosuppression, Internal Medicine, Primary Care |
Sponsors / Supporters / Grant Providers |
Supported by an educational grant from Grifols. |
Keywords / Search Terms |
Relias LLC Immunodeficiency, allergy, immunology Free CE CME |