Overview / Abstract: |
Program Overview COVID-19 is a new disease and the understanding of its pathophysiology and treatment continues to evolve. In addition to information about managing patients with obesity, clinicians need to remain current to understand how recommended therapies work and optimize their use as they become available. The program, “Obesity and COVID-19 in the Outpatient Setting: What Clinicians Need to Know,” will provide information that clinicians require to appropriately advise patients with obesity on how to avoid infection, monitor their patients with obesity who develop COVID-19, and recognize and manage complications as they occur to minimize morbidity and mortality Agenda Learning Objectives This program is designed to address ACPE competencies, including foundational knowledge, essentials for practice and care, and approaches to practice and care. At the conclusion of this activity, participants should be able to: Discuss the most current understanding of the pathophysiology of COVID-19 |
Expiration |
Sep 25, 2021 |
Discipline(s) |
Nursing CNE, Pharmacy CPE, Physician CME |
Format |
Online |
Credits / Hours |
1.0 |
Accreditation |
ACCME, ACPE, MNA, ABIM MOC |
Presenters / Authors / Faculty |
J. Morgan Freiman, MD, MSc Ted Kyle, RPh, MBA Donna H. Ryan, MD Bridget M. Slusarek, RN, BSN, MBA |
Sponsors / Supporters / Grant Providers |
Supported by an educational grant from Novo Nordisk Inc. |
Keywords / Search Terms |
Relias LLC COVID-19, Primary Care, Obesity, Relias LLC Free CE CME |