Overview / Abstract: |
Screening for hepatitis B virus (HBV) in the emergency department (ED) is an important public health opportunity, as it can reduce transmission in high-risk patients and facilitate linkage to care. HBV testing can be included when screening for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and hepatitis C virus (HCV), and emergency department (ED) physicians to employ strategies for follow-up, including treatment or vaccination, after receiving HBV results. The third episode of this CMEOCast podcast series focuses on best practices for screening for HBV in the ED, incorporating the use of interprofessional teams, and fostering patient education for optimal treatment outcomes. - Learning Objectives - At the end of this CE activity, participants should be able to: The following learning objectives pertain only to those requesting CNE or CPE credit: |
Expiration |
Oct 30, 2021 |
Discipline(s) |
Nurse Practitioner , Nursing CNE, Pharmacy CPE, Physician CME, Physician Assistant CME |
Format |
Online, Podcast, Webinar / Webcast / Video |
Credits / Hours |
0.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™/CEUs/contact hours |
Accreditation |
ACCME, ACPE, ABIM MOC, AANP |
Presenters / Authors / Faculty |
Kris V. Kowdley, MD, FACP, FACG, AGAF, FAASLD Carlos Malvestutto, MD, MPH |
Sponsors / Supporters / Grant Providers |
Supported by an educational grant from Gilead Sciences, Inc. |
Keywords / Search Terms |
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