Continuing Medical Education For Physicians

Through a joint sponsorship, the Center for Advanced Medical Education, Inc. and Clinical Consultation Services, in cooperation with the University of Pennsylvania, Center for Bioethics, are offering a CME correspondence course in medical ethics entitled:

COURSE OVERVIEW AND INTENDED AUDIENCE

This self-paced correspondence course is designed for all physicians who wish to enhance their understanding and knowledge of ethical issues in healthcare. This course will provide physicians with a knowledge base of the key issues, theories and principles of medical ethics. Participants will gain insight into the ethical dilemmas they face in their daily practice and acquire the intellectual tools needed to identify, address and resolve these issues.

The course consists of a series of readings that provide an overview of the ethical issues in health care; including, geriatric issues, end-of-life care, consent, pain management, AIDS, pediatric issues, transplantation, managed care, resource allocation, clinical integrity, dual relationships and substance abuse among physicians.

Participants will be expected to demonstrate comprehension of the material as well as the ability to apply ethical theory to their practice. This is accomplished through a posttest consisting of short-answer questions and a written analysis of a case study. Using the course readings as a framework, the case analysis must be at least three pages and include both a discussion of the ethical issues raised in the case as well as a possible resolution to the problem presented.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to:

1. Recognize ethical dilemmas as they arise in the participant's practice setting
   
   
2. Apply the theories and principles of medical ethics to the patient encounter
   
   
3. Discuss clinical recommendations that are grounded in both the art and science of medicine, with patients and families.

ACCREDITATION STATEMENT

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint sponsorship of the Center for Advanced Medical Education, Inc. and Clinical Consultation Services, Inc., in cooperation with the University of Pennsylvania, Center for Bioethics. The Center for Advanced Medical Education, Inc. is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

CREDIT DESIGNATION STATEMENT

The Center for Advanced Medical Education, Inc. designates this educational activity for a maximum of 65 hours in category 1 credit toward the AMA Physician's Recognition Award. Each physician should claim only those hours of credit that he/she actually spent in the activity.

DISCLOSURE POLICY

It is the policy of the Center for Advanced Medical Education, Inc. that all faculty participating in continuing medical education activities are expected to disclose to the program audience any real or apparent conflict(s) of interest related to the content of their presentations. Faculty for this educational activity was asked to disclose any relevant information regarding relationships with commercial supporters. Faculty may have disclosed one or more of the following: grants/research support, consultant fees, speakers bureau, major stockholder, honoraria/expenses.

Original Release Date: July 1, 2001
Expiration Date: January 31, 2003
Estimated time to complete this activity: 65 hours